Category Archives: Jack Handy

Garbo is an iconic name, of course, but one can lose sight of what a good actress, and compelling screen presence, she really was. If you haven’t seen any of her movies, I’d encourage you to buy/rent/add to your queue … Continue reading →

One of the side-effects of BBQing some meat is a great deal of strongly aromatic smoke. If you’re manning (or just near) the grill, this tends to soak into you; as a result, you trail a cloud of BBQ scent … Continue reading →

Saw this article on Slashdot today, and found it interesting. It’s a longish cri de coeur about the state of mathematical education, and about the widespread misunderstanding of what math is. (Short version: Math is primarily an art form, like … Continue reading →

The Periodic Table of Science Fiction, that is. If you’re curious, while I wouldn’t say that Vanadium is my favorite, it is the one I remember the best some 7 years after reading its entry for the first time. Vanadium … Continue reading →

It’s fun to charter an accountant, And sail the wide accountan-cy. To find, explore the funds offshore, And skirt the shoals of bankruptcy. It can be manly in insurance. We’ll up your premium semi-anually. It’s all tax-deductible, We’re fairly incorruptible. … Continue reading →

I recently ordered a copy of Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People”, for an upcoming Book Club project. Taking Paul Graham’s advice, I ordered a pre-1960’s copy – specifically, a 1938 edition. Being a used book, it … Continue reading →

The Trinity test was remarkable in many ways, but the one that stands out for me is the simple fact that it succeeded. The plutonium device detonated in the Trinity test was a novel construction, and it worked – the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the 65th anniversary of D-Day, and the occasion for another Obama speech. For contrast, I though I’d link to Reagan’s 40th anniversary speech: Obama Reagan

If you’re in the Berkeley area, and are feeling a bit peckish (or, for that matter, esurient) you could do a lot worse than stopping by IB’s Hoagies and ordering a cheesesteak and fries. This modest establishment is a national … Continue reading →