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===== The Long of It ===== | ===== The Long of It ===== | ||
- | Though I was born in [[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], I spent my formative years in [[http://www.yorkmaine.org/|York, Maine]]. My brother, [[aaron|Aaron]], and I used to play all sorts of fun games including "wig" which nearly resulted in vital organ loss. I survived through [[http://www.yorkschools.org/yms/|York Middle School]] despite soldered glasses, a bad hair-cut, and one-on-one math tutorials in a janitor's closet. My success was partly due to a love affair with a tenor saxophone. | + | Though I was born in [[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/|Minneapolis, Minnesota]], I spent my formative years in [[http://www.yorkmaine.org/|York, Maine]]. My brother, [[aaron|Aaron]], and I used to play all sorts of fun games including "wig" which nearly resulted in vital organ loss. I survived through [[http://www.yorkschools.org/yms/|York Middle School]] despite soldered glasses, a bad hair cut, and one-on-one math tutorials in a janitor's closet. My success was partly due to a love affair with a tenor saxophone. |
- | I went to high school at [[http://www.exeter.edu/|Phillips Exeter Academy]]. It was here that I developed my radio personality, Lester Johnson, on 90.5 FM WPEA. I also learned how to rock out on the electric bass through a spiritual encounter with the band/fruit juice known as [[http://www.nedlog.com/|Nedlog]]. Oh, and I happened to meet a [[http://bellowelsh.com/pages/team/alexandra-sasha-d-thaler/|fine looking Russian-Cuban]] in a class on Zen Buddhism. | + | I went to high school at [[http://www.exeter.edu/|Phillips Exeter Academy]]. It was there that I developed my radio personality, Lester Johnson, on 90.5 FM WPEA. I also learned how to rock out on the electric bass through a spiritual encounter with the band/fruit juice known as [[http://www.nedlog.com/|Nedlog]]. Oh, and I happened to meet a [[http://bellowelsh.com/pages/team/alexandra-sasha-d-thaler/|fine looking Russian-Cuban]] in a class on Zen Buddhism. |
In 2002, I received an Sc.B. in Math/Physics from [[http://www.brown.edu/|Brown University]]. At Brown, I was heavily involved with an upright bass named Else, until I was sucked into an eight-piece 70s funk band named DLicks. Lester spent a few too many hours doing late-night freeform radio at [[http://www.wbru.com|95.5 WBRU]]. It was fun while it lasted... my/his sanity, that is. | In 2002, I received an Sc.B. in Math/Physics from [[http://www.brown.edu/|Brown University]]. At Brown, I was heavily involved with an upright bass named Else, until I was sucked into an eight-piece 70s funk band named DLicks. Lester spent a few too many hours doing late-night freeform radio at [[http://www.wbru.com|95.5 WBRU]]. It was fun while it lasted... my/his sanity, that is. | ||
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And do [[jthaler@jthaler.net|drop me a line]] if you find yourself in the Boston Area. | And do [[jthaler@jthaler.net|drop me a line]] if you find yourself in the Boston Area. | ||
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====== The Family ====== | ====== The Family ====== | ||
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(Yes, the only good photos of my family were taken at our wedding.) | (Yes, the only good photos of my family were taken at our wedding.) | ||
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===== Significant Other ===== | ===== Significant Other ===== | ||
{{images:coolsasha.jpg?200|Sasha Diaz Thaler}} | {{images:coolsasha.jpg?200|Sasha Diaz Thaler}} | ||
- | Sasha managed to finish about three-quarters of a Saturday [[http://www.nytimes.com/pages/crosswords/|NYTimes crossword puzzle]] before she realized that I was proposing to her. (58-Down: Yes.) She received her J.D. from [[http://www.bu.edu/law/|Boston University]], passed (!) the [[http://www.calbar.ca.gov/|California]] and [[http://www.mass.gov/bbe/|Massachusetts]] Bar Exams, and is a partner at the labor and employment law firm [[http://www.bellowelsh.com/|Bello/Welsh]]. | + | Sasha managed to finish about three-quarters of a Saturday [[http://www.nytimes.com/pages/crosswords/|NYTimes crossword puzzle]] before she realized that I was proposing to her. (58-Down: Yes.) She received her J.D. from [[http://www.bu.edu/law/|Boston University]], passed (!) the [[http://www.calbar.ca.gov/|California]] and [[http://www.mass.gov/bbe/|Massachusetts]] Bar Exams, and is now a partner at the labor and employment law firm [[http://www.bellowelsh.com/|Bello/Welsh]]. |
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- | At [[http://www.yale.edu/|Yale]], Sasha studied Cognitive Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. She was the musical director (and sang tenor) for the a cappella group [[http://www.yale.edu/redhot/|Redhot & Blue]]. She speaks Spanish with a Russian accent, Russian with an American accent, and English with a few glottals added for good measure. Her favorite number is [[http://www.clarencedemar.com/|26.2]]. | + | |
+ | At [[http://www.yale.edu/|Yale]], Sasha studied Cognitive Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. She was the musical director (and sang tenor) for the a cappella group [[http://www.redhotandblueofyale.org|Redhot & Blue]]. She speaks Spanish with a Russian accent, Russian with an American accent, and English with a few glottals added for good measure. Her favorite number is [[http://www.baa.org/|26.2]]. | ||
===== Brother ===== | ===== Brother ===== | ||
{{images:coolaaron.jpg?200|Aaron Thaler}} | {{images:coolaaron.jpg?200|Aaron Thaler}} | ||
- | Aaron graduated from [[http://www.wesleyan.edu/|Wesleyan University]] where he majored in something other than physics. He is living the good life in San Francisco, working in the non-profit sector and rocking out on his guitar. Aaron lives on [[aaron|in our memories]]. | + | Aaron graduated from [[http://www.wesleyan.edu/|Wesleyan University]] where he majored in something other than physics. He lived the good life in San Francisco, working in the non-profit sector and rocking out on his guitar. Aaron lives on [[aaron|in our memories]]. |
===== Mother ===== | ===== Mother ===== | ||
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{{images:coolalalia.jpg?200|Alalia Thaler}} | {{images:coolalalia.jpg?200|Alalia Thaler}} | ||
- | My mom, Alalia, recently completed a tour of Croatia with [[http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/|Voices from the Heart]], an all female a cappella group based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They sing inspirational songs from around the world. She's kept her day job as a guidance counselor at [[http://www.yorkschools.org/yhs/|York High School]]. | + | My mom, Alalia, recently completed a tour of Cuba with [[http://www.voicesfromtheheart.org/|Voices from the Heart]], an all female a cappella group based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They sing inspirational songs from around the world. She's kept her day job as a guidance counselor at [[http://www.yorkschools.org/yhs/|York High School]]. |
- | ===== And The Father ===== | + | |
+ | ===== Father ===== | ||
{{images:coolfred.jpg?200|Fred Thaler}} | {{images:coolfred.jpg?200|Fred Thaler}} | ||
- | With both of his sons having lived in California, Fred has taken up some decidedly West Coast hobbies: [[http://www.cinnamonrainbows.com/|surfing]] and [[http://www.yogaforsurfers.com/|yoga]]. He's also a doctor at Kittery Family Practice. Once upon a time, he played harmonica in "The Doc Johnson Blues Band" but now he's working on his jazz chromatic. | + | With both of his sons having lived in California, Fred has taken up some decidedly West Coast hobbies: [[http://www.cinnamonrainbows.com/|surfing]] and [[http://www.yogaforsurfers.com/|yoga]]. He's also a doctor at [[http://www.yorkhospital.com/primary-and-specialty-locations/kittery-family-practice/|Kittery Family Practice]]. Once upon a time, he played harmonica in "The Doc Johnson Blues Band" but now he's working on his jazz piano. |
- | ===== And The Dog ===== | + | |
- | Walter ist unser toter Schäferhund. Er arbeitet noch an seinem Akzent. Wau Wau. | + | ===== The Next Generation ===== |
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+ | We'll see how long our son Adrian can avoid having his (cute!) pictures posted all over the internet. He is a precocious little preschooler, who would like you to know "that's preposterous" (or "ridiculous", or "not fair" in the case of withheld chocolate). | ||
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+ | Our dog Izzy has also managed to avoid the internet limelight. She has, however, discovered the smörgåsbord along the streets of [[https://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ourservices/streetcleaning|Cambridge]]. | ||
- | ===== And The Other Dog ===== | ||
- | Rico. Suave. |