Life
The Return of the Violin
Over the weekend I watched the documentary The Return of the Violin, and it had a tremendous impact on me.
Rach 3 and I
The first time I heard Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra was several years ago, but I remember it as if it were yesterday.
My Robin Williams Story
I was showing my eight-year-old daughter, Hannah, who Robin Williams was. She knew him as the voice of Ramon in Happy Feet but had never seen his movies.
Our Trip to Santa Fe
Last year we created a new tradition – Boys’ Culture Trip. Grandfather, father, and grandson Jonah drive to Santa Fe.
An Investor’s Investor’s Guide — Seriously
I never thought I’d be giving writing advice. I was always the worst student in my literature class in Russia.
Homophobic Arbitrage
A few years ago I went to a conference in South Beach. I had never stayed in a gay hotel before. I was not quite sure what the expectations were of guests.
My Russian Book
I really wanted my book to be published in Russian. There were a few reasons, but the most important one was that I wanted my father to read it.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela’s passing last week made me want to share some thoughts about him. I visited South Africa twice over the last five years.
How long does it take for a grown man to become Americanized?
December 4th will mark 22 years since my family arrived in the US. Among all of us, my stepmother was the only one who spoke American.
Trip to Santa Fe and Some Thoughts on Apple
I am back from Santa Fe. My father, who turned 80 a few months ago, my son Jonah, and I drove from Denver to Pagosa Springs, spent a day there, and then drove to Santa Fe
Skiing – My Story
One of my brightest childhood memories is of skiing. I spent my childhood in Murmansk, a port city up in northwest Russia.
Super Bowl is a Tradition
My partner at IMA, Michael Conn, is a college football fanatic. He went to CU Boulder and has been a CU Buffs season-ticket holder for 40 years.
Spring is here
Spring is here, time to ride my bicycle to work. This is the season when I pinch myself to remind me how great life is. I have to admit, I truly started to appreciate life when I had kids.
The Making of CAPITALISTIC PIG
I spent my youth in Murmansk, a city in the northwest part of Russia, located right above the Arctic Circle. Murmansk owes its existence to the port that, due to the warm Gulf Stream, doesn't freeze during the long winters, providing unique access to Russia from the north.
The Making of Capitalistic Pig I am Today
I spent my youth in Murmansk, a city in the northwest part of Russia. Murmansk owes its existence to the port that, due to the warm Gulf Stream, doesn’t freeze during the long winters, providing unique access to Russia from the north.
