Category Archives: Non-profits

Book Review: Semisweet, An Orphan’s Journey Through the School the Hersheys Built.

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Krist

Semisweet is a memoir of a portion of a most improbable journey.  It was written by John A. O’Brien, one of my teammates on Princeton University’s most recent undefeated football team, v. 1964. In October of this year over a weekend … Continue reading →

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SF Ocean Film Festival – Birds & Rowing

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Krist

At a recent college class reunion I was asked to screen a program of film selections from the San Francisco Int’l Ocean Film Festival, which my wife and I founded in 2003.  The program that evolved, a sampler on ocean-related subjects, was … Continue reading →

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3 Museums in Maine that were well worth the visit

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Krist

A benefit of planning a trip with a flexible schedule is the ability to adapt the itinerary to suit one’s mood, changed circumstances, or new information.  On our recent trip to New England, we left San Francisco with white space … Continue reading →

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Premier Whaling Museum’s programs coming to San Francisco

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Krist

This brief post is to help inform the reader of several ocean/whale-related events in San Francisco next week.  On Tuesday, 9/30, The New Bedford Whaling Museum, the largest in the world and probably the best, is sponsoring a reception in … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Bay Needs You (v2)*

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Krist

*Those who know me realize how much I value the the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, its members and the cultural institution it is, and my frequent swims in San Francisco Bay. This post is an adaptation of an article … Continue reading →

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Rock & Roll Museum, Cleveland

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Krist

Introductory note: Beginning 4 decades ago, several University of Oregon grads, “Ducks,” have been highly valued friends.  Four of them, the totally awesome, mountain climbing “Sharks” have invited me to join them in the High Sierra for wonderful expeditions.  In … Continue reading →

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PHX’s Musical Instrument Museum + Death Valley pupfish

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Krist

On consecutive weekends last month my wife & I traveled to Phoenix for a wedding and then to Death Valley for a car camping trip with family and friends.  This entry is to make note of a highlight from each … Continue reading →

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SF Ocean Film Festival #11 – a brief review

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Krist

The 11th annual version of the San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival ended last Sunday – the festival was a smashing success with exceptional ocean-related films and record attendance. 46 films were screened from 17 countries with lengths of from … 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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