My review of summer 2026
We thought summer would be good. We didn't know we'd thrive. Here's what I remember from Pinecrest, the cousins, and a sailing trip through Croatia that gave me back a feeling I'd been chasing since 2009.
Filed under Family.
Marriage, kids, Lafayette.
2026
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Tue 11 August 2026
2025
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Sun 21 December 2025
Thinking a lot about community
My dog is named Charlie. I kind of wish we spelled it differently. She could be Charley, the same spelling that Steinbeck used in "Travels with Charley." But that's not the way we spelled it when we named her. I live with this mistake every day. Charlie likes to be …
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Tue 30 September 2025
Where the Red Fern Grows
I have been reading Where the Red Fern Grows, one chapter each night, to my kids. I can't take credit for this idea; it was my wife's. I've been the one keeping it going, though. I love this book. It was first recommended to me by my Aunt Harriet some …
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Mon 17 February 2025
Short post of appreciation
A father reflects on presence, parenting priorities, and the fragility of life after learning about a friend's husband in a coma.
2023
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Mon 06 February 2023
My trip to NYC with Lily
A magical father-daughter trip to New York City with my 8-year-old, exploring landmarks, shows, and creating unforgettable memories together.
2021
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Sat 08 May 2021
In memory of Irving Katuna
A eulogy for my grandfather Irving Katuna, from coal mining town to civil rights marcher to beloved family patriarch who lived 92 years with curiosity and conviction.
2020
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Fri 12 June 2020
Ten years of marriage
Celebrating ten years of marriage: from meeting in Sacramento to Boston to wine country wedding, building family and community in the suburbs.
2019
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Sun 16 June 2019
Building a family culture
Father's Day reflections on the similarities between building company culture and family culture, emphasizing intentional values development.
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