I feel that it is my general desire to believe in the best in people that makes me wish this was a satirical letter to the editor, however I suspect that Ms. Meskimen is stone-cold serious. Last week, she wrote that “Daylight Savings Time started almost a month early this year. You would think that… Continue reading Extra Daylight Causes Warming
Month: April 2007
Peering Through A Haze
Sorry things have been kind of quiet here for a few days. I am currently under a thick fog of antihistamines and decongestants as a result of Richmond’s annual Spring pollen onslaught (I never had allergy problems before moving here, but this annual yellow blanket of snow is just unbelievable). I’ll get my head out… Continue reading Peering Through A Haze
Honoring Virginia Tech
Please remember those who lost their lives on Monday in Blacksburg, as well as others who die needlessly around the world.
Ethanol Health Risks
Angela forwarded me a similar article on some resent research which states that ethanol may have greater health risks than gasoline as a auto fuel. From the article I tagged in del.icio.us from New Scientist (see lower right, titled “Warning: Biofuel may harm your health”), it appears that the number of deaths increases by 185… Continue reading Ethanol Health Risks
On The Events At Virginia Tech
As some of you may know, I lived in Blacksburg for about 20 months while working towards a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech. This was over six years ago so I’m by no means particularly close to the university anymore. However, I’ve discussed a little bit about my experiences there as well… Continue reading On The Events At Virginia Tech
New Bugaboo for the Size Conscious
An interesting new product from Bugaboo called the Bee (yes, a baby stroller). I still prefer the Frog, as it’s more versatile. However, I keep reading complaints about the size of the other Bugaboos (as well as the cost, which is slightly more valid). Am I missing something, or is this still the same country… Continue reading New Bugaboo for the Size Conscious
Good, Because Children Like Butterflies
One evening last week, I got a chance to meet up with a couple of friends of mine who I used to work with back at URS Corp. (mega-engineering company roughly 1,000 times the size of where I work now). One is a soon-to-be Dad, like me, only a couple of months ahead. The other… Continue reading Good, Because Children Like Butterflies
On The Day After Kurt Vonneget Died
After reading the news of Kurt Vonnegut’s death, I decided it was about time I got with it. I’ve never read anything by him over 1,000 words long but at lunch today I went and picked up a paperback copy of Slaughterhouse-Five. Better late than never, I suppose. I’ve had a lot of friends recommend… Continue reading On The Day After Kurt Vonneget Died
Apparantly, Mr. Iacocca Is The Leader
I read nearly this entire book excerpt with my jaw dropped. Who would have thought that one of the most sincere and harsh critiques of our country – its government, its media, and its citizens – would come from an 80’s industrialist leader who has long been a supporter of both big business and big… Continue reading Apparantly, Mr. Iacocca Is The Leader
The Baby Is A…
It’s A Girl! And a healthy, active little girl at that. So, do you think our little girl looks more like me or Angela? I’m pretty sure she’s not done growing just yet, but we think she has Angela’s nose and my forehead! Either, way, I already think she’s gorgeous. I hold no hope of ever… Continue reading The Baby Is A…