Author Archives: Thom

Well, I think I set a new record this year with at least 34 books (it may hit 35 by the end of the year). I partly owe this success to John Flanagan, my most frequently read author this year, … Continue reading →

I’m a fan of Physics Girl, as I’ve mentioned before. Her holiday video looks like it might be fun to try, especially the kazoo. I already knew about the fun to be had with static electricity and tinsel. I remember … Continue reading →

I went to a Potato-League school. It had the advantage of being two miles from my parents’ house, so room and board were free. That’s how I was able to work a part-time job and put myself through school with no … Continue reading →

Probably the best part of Christmas this year is watching my kids get excited about what they’re giving each other. It’s been especially gratifying to watch my middle child spending time and effort trying to find the perfect gifts. He’s … Continue reading →

I don’t know what they’re drinking over at MSNBC, but I’ll not have what they’re having. In a recent segment about the upcoming Star Wars VII host Melissa Harris-Perry went off on the fact that Star Wars has always bothered … Continue reading →

Here’s some more from Mr. Lovrien, this time for orchestra and chorus. Not quite as fun as the first one, but it has its moments, like the appearance of Carmina Burana. On the other hand, his Minor Alterations: Christmas Through … Continue reading →

This weekend my wife checked out a couple seasons of “Little House on the Prairie”, including the original pilot. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. And all I can say is Charles Ingalls is one heck of a … Continue reading →

Being the big day in which the long, dark, Star-Wars-less night is over, this seems appropriate to share. And as usual, they’re spot on in several areas, but we still love it. The fact that they do so many of … Continue reading →

The other night at my daughter’s high school band concert I heard an absolutely fun medley of Christmas carols set in minor keys and mashed up with well-known classical music. David Lovrien (the arranger) is an evil genius! This video is … Continue reading →