Monthly Archives: May 2016
Let’s give it a rest!
Stop and think about it for a moment. There are six months left before the Presidential Election. Six. Months. Do we have to keep yammering on about Trumbernillary as if the election was tomorrow and this is our LAST CHANCE … Continue reading
Welcome to boring
I’ve lived pretty much all of my life in either Idaho or Utah. Evidently I’ve really been missing out. According to AreaVibes.com, those are the top two most boring states in America. As measured by what, you may ask? Using … Continue reading
When did compromise become treason?
People wonder how Donald Trump could possibly become the nominee for president. Well, one hint may be in his recent admission that although his tax plan called for a tax cut for the wealthiest earners in America, the reality of … Continue reading
Entropic Time via Billy Joel
A lot of work went into the making of this video to explain entropy and entropic time while showing how things don’t happen. And it uses Billy Joel’s “For the Longest Time”, which is all kinds of awesome. And I … Continue reading
How your Facebook trending sausage gets made?
I often look at the “Trending” section of my Facebook page and wonder what people are smoking. But I understand that what is trending is not always (okay, ever) going to be what’s important to me. At least “top shares” … Continue reading
America, you need a hug!
…or a time-out. I’m not sure which. Social media seems alive with anger, frustration and despair. It’s like the day after the last two or three presidential elections, only without the cheering from the other side. No one is happy … Continue reading
Wicked physics
I had no idea Physics Girl could sing! And she joins with Malinda Kathleen Reese! And since it’s Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you, etc.), there’s this Star Wars medley mixed with science parody: And this…is just … Continue reading
Life as a County Delegate, Part Two
I just realized I never posted a follow-up to my gripping, compelling series on my experiences with the Utah caucus system, and I know from the sheer volume of emails that you’re all just dying to read it. So for … Continue reading
Book Review: Pack Dynamics, by Julie Frost
It’s become a tradition of sorts; every year at LTUE I buy a book to support a new author. This year it was Julie Frost. I met her in the dealers room where she was sitting at the WordFire Press … Continue reading