Julián Castro’s keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention is the most inspiring speech I’ve ever heard from a politician. The reasons are mostly non-partisan, as they speak to a patriotic vision of the American dream – rooted in the nature of the country’s past, and extremely positive as to the country’s future:
Photo: A pleasant extended visit
Just ran across this photo knocking around on my phone. My cousin Ian and his friend Mike rode their motorcycles out to Colorado from New York. Mike’s bike broke down while they were visiting me, so it needed to be sold before they could move on – so it turned into an extended stay, which we made the most of. (This photo was taken at the Mountain Sun brewpub in Boulder, CO, during a day trip there.)
Gallery: Sean & Mary Ericson Wedding
On Saturday, my friends Mary and Sean got married in a beautiful wedding in northern Colorado. Mary was one of my many friends during our semester abroad in Granada Spain – so this wedding was cause for a reunion of sorts. Great friends, great times, and lots of memories shared.