About ginsudo
ginsudo means “the way of Ginsu” – like judo means “the gentle way” and jeet kune do means “the way of the intercepting fist.”
Sounds mystical and martial and oriental, doesn’t it? And although I may be all of those things, the truth is, ginsu.com was taken (surprisingly, not by the knife guys), so I had to think of something else.
Speaking of the knife guys, “Ginsu” is my actual name, and it has nothing to do with my metaphorical sharpness. It’s a not-terribly-uncommon Korean name, and I was born long before the legendary late-night infomercial ever aired. The “G” in my name is a soft “g” as in gin-and-tonic, not a hard “g” as in gimlet. So I don’t ever want to hear from the knife guys, unless it’s for the sort of accommodating letter they wrote to Miss Ginsu (no relation).
About this blog: There isn’t much of a consistent theme to this blog. Many posts select a single page in sequence from The Great Gatsby
Other basics about me: Born in Jersey, ran to NYC, learned to love the SF bay area, where I’ve lived the last decade or so. Currently working on a startup. [Nothing posted on this site necessarily reflects the position of anyone but me.] After a long and arduous search, in 2006 I identified my favorite bourbon. I’m not trying to say that it’s the best there is, I’m just telling you I like it. ”Gene” is a nickname for “Ginsu” – people call me both or either, it’s not any weirder than “Tom” for “Thomas.”
Me elsewhere: Facebook. LinkedIn. Twitter. Friendfeed. Flickr. Best Internet moment so far. Longest posted interview. Funnest public speaking on video. Triumph of the Will style photo.
Last updated: 22 Oct 2009
Laura said,
5 Oct 2009 at 07:03
Hey Ginsu,
Just wanted to say “thank you” for your kind, but mostly insightful, words about Craig. I, too, worked with him at VLG, and also worked with you. I am currently living in Georgia and heard about Craig over the weekend. Bad news travels…and travels fast. He will be missed greatly.
I never had the pleasure of being in the office next to Craig, however when I did see him, he always had an “interesting something” to say to me. I appreciated that more than he ever knew.
Great post.
David Leviss said,
1 Dec 2009 at 19:55
Elmer T. Lee? Really? i don’t think we were able to afford that in law school. I keep coming back to Knob Creek. Or Maker’s Mark. With a splash of ginger ale, if i need to make the drink last. it just works.
ginsu said,
1 Dec 2009 at 20:48
Elmer is not a whole lot more expensive than Knob. Check it out – it’s the gateway drug of fine bourbons.