Luke's Haircut

Took Luke to get a haircut...I think he cried more than he did during his circumcision....

XTC Skylarking

Listened to XTC Skylarking on Lala today for the first time in a while....its been about 22 years since it came out and probably 10 years since i've listened to it, but it remains one of my favorite albums of all time....definitely worth a listen

Lala

Steve Wolkoff

The DoubleClick family suffered a tragic and sickening loss last week, when Steven Wolkoff, a former employee,, was killed in a car accident in California.

I had the chance to meet Steven for the first time in late 1999 when he interviewed at DoubleClick for a job on my team. He didn't have a whole lot of experience, but he had something far more memorable - sincerity -- a way of communicating that came across so genuine-- you would've wanted him on your team regardless of what you were setting out to accomplish, cause with Steve, it wouldn't have mattered -- he would be an asset regardless of the challenge. I did what anyone who had ever met Steve probably would've done and hired him. It took all of a few weeks to realize Steve's exceptional capabilities---technical aptitude in combination with human competencies -- Steve set his sights on rich media, and never looked back.

I remember a meeting in 2000 with a company we were thinking of acquiring - certainly an area Steve had no experience in at that time - but it didn't matter - I watched this young, inexperienced guy - command the respect of the entire room. If you knew Steve, this probably doesn't surprise you. Steven had a way of communicating - even and honest - which seemed to always resonate with those he came in contact with and while i am sure he may have been a bit nervous - he oozed inner confidence, the kind most never find, especially not at such a young age.

To the Wolkoff family and to Cindy and your family, my deepest sympathies go out to you.

Happy 10,000th view....

10,000 views in 6 months....still can't explain it completely....

How to pimp your pilot

I really like my Honda Pilot, but added the utlimate accessory about a month ago when I accidentally hit a bird in flight....Turned out the bird got stuck in the grill of the car...

I did feel deep regret over taking the life of an innocent bird, but you have to admit, it makes the family friendly Pilot look pretty bad-ass.

Luke Escapes

He looks pretty cute, and definitely innocent, but the kid is rough and tumble, and a toddler force to be reckoned with...

This past weekend I left him in the exersaucer and took sam upstairs for a few minutes....Luke, like some sick combination of Harry Houdini and David Blaine, wiggled his way out escaping from the exersaucer, climbed up on a 2 foot high coffee table, and then, as if diving into a mosh pit or like walking the plank of a pirate ship, he jumped off the table.

Thankfully he is ok, but was one of the more frightening moments I've had as a parent.