collaboration

The older I’ve gotten, the more stoic I’ve become.

Jul 16 •

...and a Nikola Tesla collaboration with another author

Jun 20 •

Goats Behind Doors

There’s a whole category of things to think about, where the answer to a puzzle or question is so nonintuitive that you’re almost frustrated when you…

Apr 18 •

It Was Forty Years Ago Today

Social studies classes were a mixed bag for middle schoolers.

Mar 30 •

It’s December of 1986.

Mar 23 •

Fermenting Farts

Every now and then, a piece kind of writes itself.

Mar 21 •

If you’ve been to the top of a mountain, you probably know the air is thinner up there. I recently described this experience like so:

Oct 30, 2024 •

Cretins and Cretans

Cretans are people from the island of Crete.

Oct 26, 2024 •

When I first moved to Richmond, it was squarely during the mid 90s.

Oct 3, 2024 •

Bakers and Germans

During the American colonial period, baking was a very common activity.

Aug 26, 2024 •

Every now and then, a word comes along that seems completely appropriate for the moment.

Aug 15, 2024 •

There's a Bathroom on the Right

I’ve written about mondegreens before.

Jul 25, 2024 •

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