Author Archives: Krist

About Krist

Companion of Wally who is featured at MrWally.com. More at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristjake/

Domain Names #1

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Krist

One of my continuing business interests is the Internet and domain names. In March, 1996, as the World Wide Web began to become commercialized, I registered Redcap.com for my family-owned corporation, Redwood Capital. With the help of a good friend, Andy … Continue reading →

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Giving Well

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Krist

In two earlier posts I discussed charitable giving. Now, as year-end is approaching, my mailbox is filling with solicitations from a multitude of non-profits. (Yours is probably filling too.) As I do intend to gift a budgeted amount this year … Continue reading →

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Leyte Island, Philippines

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Krist

As Thanksgiving was yesterday, we all had a chance to reflect on what we’re thankful for. While one can certainly be thankful for the positives, negatives can be good “to have” too: for example, not living in Syria or in … Continue reading →

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Ed Keeble, another Veteran, one of 58,000+

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Krist

Graduating from Princeton in 1966, my class left the comfort of a college campus just when the Vietnam War was really heating up. With the Draft looming, classmates had various military options and other choices such as graduate school, a Draft deferrable … Continue reading →

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On Veterans Day, one Vet in 16 million

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Krist

As today is Veterans Day, I thought it may be of interest to touch on one of the Veterans in my family. My father, Krist K. Jake, saw action in World War II as an Army enlisted man, one of 16 million … Continue reading →

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Lou “the glue” Marcelli

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Krist

Lou Marcelli was an original who led a unique and remarkable life – if lives are art projects, his was a masterpiece. He passed away earlier this month at age 85. Last Sunday afternoon members of The Dolphin Swimming and Boating … Continue reading →

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Dogs and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Krist

“The dogs scampering across East Beach, some on leashes but most running free and having quite a time of it, were getting along a lot better than some of the humans trying to figure out what to do about them.” … Continue reading →

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America’s Cup recap part 2

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Krist

These photos were taken at the AC Village on/near Pier 27 the day of the last race. Above: Viewing area on Pier 27 about an hour before the last race Below: Rivals anchored off Pier 27 before the race Above: … Continue reading →

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Film Festival “Industry,” in brief

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Krist

The film festival industry (or marketplace) is quite fragmented. Although many have heard of Sundance, Toronto, and/or San Francisco International, there are thousands of other film festivals known to only locals or enthusiasts. To get a flavor of the variety … Continue reading →

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America’s Cup recap

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Krist

“He who has the gold makes the rules.” In this year’s America’s Cup, the defending Oracle US team achieved what some have called the biggest comeback ever in all of sports. Down 8-1 to Emirates Team New Zealand, Oracle won … Continue reading →