Monthly Archives: August 2012
Web Wanderings: Watching light move
MIT researchers have developed a camera that takes a trillion images per second–so fast that light travels only 6 millimeters between frames. I can hear you all now: “Well then, let me see it!” After all, that was my first … Continue reading
Waltzing with bears
My wife and I were asked to be cub scout leaders over our son’s Bears den. We had one meeting last spring before the summer break, and then a summer to regroup and plan how we wanted to tackle things. … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Sword of Shannara, by Terry Brooks
I have mentioned before that this book was a turning point for me. When I came across my old copy on my bookshelf while looking for a paperback to take on a family camping trip I decided it was time … Continue reading
My three perfectionists
I really hope my children didn’t get this from me. Fall is here, and the kids have started playing sports again. The boys are playing on the same team this time, which uses a pitching machine. The last (and only) … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Thanks to Mary Robinette Kowal I’ve had the pleasure of discovering The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, a modern vlog interpretation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. It gets a little PG-13-ish at times, but they’re great fun! I suppose they would … Continue reading
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The Power of trust
I have an accountant that I have really come to trust. Mind you, I never thought I’d be the type of person who would have an accountant. But between starting a business and moving to another state, I’ve learned that … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: Volcanoes
I like to change up my computer desktop picture regularly, so when Bing.com’s image search offered up Mount Tungurahua yesterday I took a look. I found a picture of the volcano at night, as seen from the nearby village. How’s … Continue reading
“Why are you here?”
Dan Wells, one of my favorite new writers, has moved to Germany with his family. One of the most common questions he faces there is “Why are you here?” That led him to contemplate his reasons for living anywhere, noting … Continue reading
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Salt and pepper
This weekend for various reasons I didn’t shave for a couple days. When I finally looked in the mirror I was a bit alarmed to see just how gray my beard has gone. I’m used to seeing gray hair. It’s … Continue reading
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A Quiet moment
I spent pretty much all day Saturday with either a power tool in my hand or a phone to my ear. I had one more bookcase I had promised to build, and the company I helped start is working on … Continue reading
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