A broken leg … ugh

A broken leg … ugh

Current Status: Monday, Dec. 18 I’m walking fine. Still need a little PT to strengthen the leg and resilience.  But basically, I’m 100%.  I’m CLOSING this live blogging.  It’s just history now. ——–  Live Blog  —————– Sunday, Dec. 17 As the week progressed, I walked further and further.  Yesteday I walked up to La Comer,…

How To Introduce Yourself: “Hi, I’m Todd Wheeler”

How To Introduce Yourself: “Hi, I’m Todd Wheeler”

On my second day as a Yale freshman, I awoke with a slight hangover from the impromptu “Welcome Us” party our entryway threw the night before.  I staggered into the common bathroom shared by the 3 rooms on my floor. My next-door neighbor Tod (pronounced ‘Todd’) was brushing his teeth.   Another man was finishing a…

Secretariat

I watched the movie, Secretariat, last night. It was OK. Only OK. Watching the actual horse Secretariat, when he was running in 1973, was much better. This ESPN show from a decade ago really captures the story (in 5 short segments on YouTube). Interviews with all the players — owner, trainer, jockey, others — and…

Super Bowl Ads 2012

I looked thru the Super Bowl ads this year and have the following observations: * car companies simply MUST advertise, even at > $3m / :30 seconds.  I thought the car commercials were the best * e-trade didn’t disappoint; their latest baby advisor was precious * movie trailers are another high ROI category.  There were…