October 8, 2007
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It’s been brought home to me, over the past few weeks, that (like most people, I think) I expect at least a few things in my life to stay the same. One of the things I expected not to change … Continue reading
September 23, 2007
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Several years ago, when I was working at the library, I was browsing the stacks looking for something to read and happened upon Faye Kellerman’s book The Ritual Bath. The jacket blurb looked interesting, so I checked it out. And … Continue reading
September 16, 2007
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My current book is Dark Side of the Moon: The Magnificent Madness of the American Lunar Quest by Gerard Degroot. The subtitle, I think, should really be A Cynical Luddite Curmudgeon Looks at the Space Race. I’m among the first … Continue reading
September 13, 2007
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A long time ago, I started making a list of things I wanted to do when I retired. Didn’t expect to retire as early as I did. But then again, that gives me just that much more time to catch … Continue reading
September 4, 2007
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You’d think that eyeglasses would be the last thing one would want to order through the mail. Up till today I was pretty much of that opinion myself. But my eyeglass prescription had changed considerably over the last year in … Continue reading
August 30, 2007
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In this day and age, when we see so many rotten people getting far too much attention, sometimes it’s best to remember the truly good people of the not so distant past. YouTube video: Mr. Rogers talks to Congress. Hope … Continue reading
August 27, 2007
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You know, I’ve been a Trekkie practically from day one. The first episode of Star Trek I watched was the second half of “The Menagerie” in its first run and I was a devoted fan from then on. (The really … Continue reading
August 27, 2007
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The problem with putting a mailto: link on one’s home page is, sometimes, that people use it to email you. Today I got a flame mail from some fuming punk who accused me of “trashing products” on Gizmodo. Didn’t identify … Continue reading
August 23, 2007
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In Japan, a calico cat with its paw upraised is a symbol of good luck. We were lucky to have had Calypso. Calypso, May 1994 – August 2007.  Rest in peace, beloved kitty. Hope you’ll recommend my posts via your … Continue reading
August 17, 2007
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I haven’t been writing much lately. One of our cats, Calypso, is very ill and my mind has been occupied with that. There isn’t much we can do for her other than make her comfortable and assure her that we … Continue reading
