Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...]
I’m going to take this opportunity to point out that despite all outward appearances, I am terrified at the prospect of starting a new life in California. Taking such an enormous step with no real safety net [more...]
Ken Lay is dead. Or so the media are reporting. But as soon as I heard about the sudden demise of the Enron fraudster and good friend of George W. Bush, my mind immediately started to conjure up conspiracy theories [more...]
Every so often, I’d find a mouse in my home in Arlington, thoughtfully brought to me by my cats. On several occasions, I spent my night awake trying desperately to catch a frightened field mouse; when I did, I [more...]
