My friend P was telling me today about 3D printers. What we’re talking about is a computerized additive construction technology. There has been a big growth in their use, mostly for prototype making, since the cost of the technology has softened. Check out this video…… Read More
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Go fly a kite…
So there I was, taking the girls out for their evening trip to the dog park, and as we traversed the very snowy field before the leash-free area, Miss Ellie Mae looked up and barked. There at the other side of the field was a… Read More
Busy week…
I have a lot of stuff going on this week. and haven’t had much time to think about blogging. Tomorrow I have another long day, but hopefully by Wednesday, the universe will be stabilizing some. My copy of the new Wanda Jackson CD arrived in… Read More
Why is it?
Why is it that if you chip a tooth, it’s impossible to keep your tongue away from the offending rough spot? I chipped a wee bit off a molar, the tiniest bit really, sometime around Christmas. Today was my scheduled cleaning, and Dr. Steve, who’s… Read More
Math
Har! I think you’ll like this….
Friday
…and it’s about time too. Off to play Go tonight with Vox, who has been unbeatable lately. I’ll do my best to turn around my fortunes tonight. I put up an ad on Kijiji in my effort to find one or two button accordion students.… Read More
Genetics and Friendship
Researchers in the United States say they have uncovered tentative evidence of a genetic component to friendship. My question: How does that apply to Facebook friends?
How Big?
You never know what you’re going to learn over at The Presurfer. This morning I learned just how big the inner-nets really are. That’s big.
The Train
For no reason I can think of, this afternoon I recalled a song I used to really like called The Train by The Roches. I had their first record, on vinyl of course. There was something about their harmonies and their quirky lyrics that captured… Read More
Pirate Radio
I didn’t see Pirate Radio when it was on the big screen, but enjoyed watching it with Tuffy P tonight on DVD. It’s an enjoyable romp with a good mid-60s soundtrack, set on a pirate radio ship off the British coast in the 1960s. It’s… Read More