Category Archives: Random Musings

Martin from Wintergatan continues his tour of the amazing instruments in (and near) the Spielklok Museum in Utrecht, Netherlands, and discovers what must be one of the coolest jobs around: city carillon player. I’d LOVE to get the tour he … Continue reading →

I was trying to explain to my kids where I got a certain quote and turned to YouTube to save me. Some of you may remember the catch-phrase “Well of course not, don’t be ridiculous!” So while I was introducing … Continue reading →

I’ve been enjoying audio books for years now. They’re a great way to spend my hour-a-day commutes. But I’ve noticed lately that I’ve developed a weird habit. I can’t just sit and listen to an audio book. I can listen … Continue reading →

I’ve already said my piece about NFL protests. Knock yourself out, Colin. You too, Donald. But I do have to wonder something. Suppose you went out to see a movie. You buy your tickets, your popcorn and soda, find your … Continue reading →

Though I most often read fantasy or science fiction, anyone who follows my blog (all three of you) knows that I also enjoy history, biographies, non-fiction, and historical fiction. “Liberty Boy” is the latter. Written by David Gaughran, an Irishman … Continue reading →

Guilt by association. Guilt by breathing the same air. Guilt by handshake. Guilt by non-denial. This is the culture we now live in; a culture where a friend of mine has to wave off negative comments when simply posting that … Continue reading →

Dana Cowern is back with an episode that appeals to both my scientific side and my musician side. Full of “gee whiz” moments for the musically inclined.

I had intended to post more frequently. I really did. Then a couple things happened, almost at once. For one, my wife and daughter went to Finland to spend time with my wife’s family, leaving the two boys and I … Continue reading →

Last year one of our big events was taking the boys to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. That isn’t happening this year. Long story, but the bottom line is Pokémon screwed things up to where we didn’t think … Continue reading →