This past fall I blogged about Konstantin Dmitrievitch Levin, a central character from Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina. In the blog, “Kostya” or Levin, faces his own mortality through the illness plaguing his brother, Nikolai. Nine months later I revisit Levin as he and I both reflect upon a life of purpose. In the closing pages of [...] read more »
Seventeen days ago my wife Kirsten and I welcomed our third child, Abel, into the world. He is a miracle of toes and fingers and goose noises with the occasional squinty open-eye trying to catch a glimpse of the world. Abel is not our first child however, he is our third. He joins his older [...] read more »
I raise bees and have for the last six years. I love this because of the potential of each hive whether that comes in the form of pounds of honey or lessons learned. Bees are fascinating and provide endless opportunities from which to learn about their nature and about one’s own. No beehive is exactly [...] read more »
Woodstock, CT–On Saturday May 22, Nora Miranda-Hamer Curran graduated from Hyde School with special recognition and honors. She was recognized at both the Hyde Baccalaureate and Graduation Ceremonies for her outstanding academic and athletic performance and personal growth. “The designation of Honors at Hyde School recognizes seniors who set a consistent example of leadership and personal [...] read more »
I have a love hate relationship with running. I love the feeling after the fact, the “runner’s high” and the personal pride. Often times however, I loathe the effort it takes (for me at least) to get the ball rolling get the shoes on and get out the door. Especially as I’ve gotten older and [...] read more »
