Great accomplishments in the trenches
“Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da…
Resolution update: March 2011
1. Lose 23 pounds, bringing me down to my high school track and field weight. I’m down six pounds since the beginning of the year. Seventeen to go. Doing well. …
Cheers
Gramps and Clara toasting with a martini and a juice box. I wish I had photographs like this with my grandparents.
My first and only earthquake
I am fortunate to have experienced only one earthquake in my life. Years ago, I wrote about the three best compliments that I have ever received. The first came on…
CNN reads the Internet in poorly constructed segments
Watching CNN this morning while on the elliptical, the anchor announced that census data has revealed the most segregated cities in America. The fifth most segregated city is Cleveland, followed…
New bathroom amenities
My daughter insists on manipulating her environment whenever possible. After blow drying her hair, my wife turned around to discover this:
The ability to make fun of oneself is a sign of great intellect.
The willingness to do so is a sign of great inner strength. Bravo, Rebecca Black. Even if your song sucks. Friday Lyrics Analyzed with Rebecca Black from Rebecca Black
Ice cream dinner
Another peak into the mind of my daughter via her little people. With the ponies and dragons lined up with a precision that would make my wife and I a…
Swallowing the apology
The request for an apology is a clear indication of a person’s likelihood to be eaten first in a zombie apocalypse. That is, if the zombies can stomach the sense…
Great moments in academia #3
Last year I mentioned that I had three great academic moments while in college. The first pertained to a poem that I wrote. The second (and perhaps my favorite) pertained…
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