If we learned anything from former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony this week, it’s the importance of well-written memos. Comey’s memo to the Senate, spelling out his introductory statement, is clear, crisp, and to the point. It contains a wealth of precise detail that lends credibility to his r

I’m going to attempt to swim down SF Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge to AT&T Park, on July 9. The distance is about 6.5 miles. The water temperature will probably be about 59 degrees Fahrenheit (plus or minus a couple degrees), or about 15C. Depending on how much of an assist I get from […]

Like many Americans, I’m angry and disappointed about Trump’s repudiation of the Paris Agreement. What are we going to do about it? This is a small contribution, but I’m going to swim 6.5 miles in the SF Bay to raise money for the environment. In the aftermath of Paris, the gutting of the EPA, and r

Liz Spayd was more of a columnist than a true ombudsman, but the Huffington Post coverage points out why that role is still important: Not necessarily for accountability (since we all hold the newspapers we read accountable these days), but simply for getting answers: by being in the newsroom, publi

Forming an exploratory committee to consider swimming from the Golden Gate to McCovey Cove July 9. Anyone own a boat I could hire for the day? (Last year I did this as part of a relay — this year I’m considering a solo swim) crossposted from Facebook

I read that Annie Dillard, when composing Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, was living in the suburbs and raising a family.

“Swimming cultivates imagination; the man with the most is he who can swim his solitary course night or day and forget a black earth full of people that push.” –Annette Kellermann

Was already desiring this book and then I saw the author’s autograph. Smitten. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Quarantweney Sr. (@dylan20)

“Taking paternity leave is so rare that it’s not a question of how much time you’re going to take off, but whether you will be able to take any at all.” That’s pretty sad! Here’s a great post (and a very funny infographic) from one dad who took 12 weeks off with his newborn. MORE […]

“We are lent into each other’s keeping.” Our time with each other is borrowed, its duration is unknown, and that uncertainty makes it precious.

If you want a teacher…