Today DIane and I drove down to Peekskill NY. I’ve been invited to speak at an IBM even on Tuesday and took advantage of that trip to do soem much needed reconnectign with IBM Freinds

On the way down we listtened to “Ambundence’ the new book by Ezra Kline (NYT) and Derrick Johnson (The Atlantic) Its about how the liberal mindset (and I absolutely have a liberal mindset)  has inadvertently contributed tot he slowdown of ‘getting things done’… like building affordable housing, revitalizing manufacturing like semiconductors and mass transit. The authors say our deep conviction to consider everyones concerns, and look out for everyone’s causes  has contributed to so much friction in the system.. that projects take longer and cost more than anyoen intended. It’s a very interestign read.. I dont agree with everything the authors say.. but there are soen deep truths in there. 

After settlign into our Airbnb in Peekskill.. what a cute town .. we headed over to our good freinds Ruchir and Rashi;s . Ruchir has been a close friend and co-worker for more than 20 years..  We have a mtual mentoring relations hip that I value very. very much.   We also feel close ot  Ruchirs wife Rashi, their kids TIsha and Anika… and even  Rashi’s parents.

We had a wonderful home cooked indian dinner that Rashi and her mom had cooked.. amazingly delicious. over dinner . talked about life,. kids, work, politics.. 

it felt so good to catch up !

Nite all, nite sam
-me