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Free Music
I love Cantaloupe Records. David Lang's <I>The Passing Measures</I> is one of the most beautiful compositions I've heard this millennium and Phil Kline's <I>Zippo Songs</I> was my hit of CES2006. While supplies last, you can order a <I>free</I> Bang On A Can/Cantaloupe Records sampler and find out for yourself how good their recordings are. Adventurous and different—and did I mention <I>free</I>?
Friends Because of Chemistry
I accomplished a ton today, but not nearly all that I wanted. That's alright, though; I'll get more done tomorrow.
Cold, Steely Efficiency
Elizabeth and I went out to Quiznos for lunch today. They make those toasted sandwiches, you know.
The Truth About Being a Writer
Is there anything better than <I>having written</I>? Well, perhaps not having to write at all, but do people who have never itched know how exquisite a good scratch can be?
You Now Have an Atomic Energy Merit Badge
Boy Scout constructs his own nuclear reactor. Surprisingly, when the adults figured out that it was <I>almost</I> workable, they got all prissy.
Exercise & Dementia
Not new, but worth repeating.
God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut
Love him or hate him, Kurt Vonnegut gives good rant.
How Nerdy Were You in High School?
This is definitely an example of what Alan in Victoria dubs "hard-hitting fluff." Fun though.
The Evolution Store
Believe it or not, I once had a cow-orker say to me, "You know this kind of stuff, where can I rent or buy a human skeleton?" She was right, upon reflection I did know. When we called, the shop asked, "Does it have to be real or will a teaching replica suffice? They're a lot cheaper."