A Change of Tack
When I launched my Patreon, I said I would post Patreon stuff here, but only Patrons would be able to unlock and read it. Well, I’ve changed my mind. I’m going to keep the...
Category: Misc
Better-Late-Than-Never End-Of-Year 2017 Wrap-Up
I’m over a week late with this post, but here it is. 2017 was, to say the least, an interesting year. But let’s just stick with this blog and what I’ve been up to...
When Bad People Do Good Things
A few days ago, I posted the following in Twitter: It was meant as a pithy commentary on what’s happening in our society at the moment. Last year, it seemed as if every time...
Total Eclipse of the Blog
Yesterday (Monday, August 21, 2017) was Eclipse Day here in the US, with a number of places across this fair land getting the once-or-twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a solar eclipse. Of course, necessary precautions...
“No, Mr. Smith, I Mean… Where Are You *REALLY* From?”
This is a question I’m never asked, despite the fact I am an immigrant. I came to this country 25 years ago, and became a naturalized citizen 13 years ago (which is why I...
Happy Resurrection Day!
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on...
A History Moment: The Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee
This past Monday, February 6th, Queen Elizabeth II of England, my former monarch, celebrated 65 years on the throne. It’s a bittersweet celebration for the Queen since this also marks the 65th anniversary of...
The Manhattan Trip, Day Three
Our last day, nay, last morning in Manhattan revolved around two major events: 1) Sarah’s audition for Carnegie Mellon, and 2) Getting our flight home on time. Carnegie Mellon is actually in Pennsylvania, but...
The Manhattan Trip, Day Two
As I mentioned yesterday, the main purpose of this New York trip was so my FirstBorn, Sarah, could audition at Juilliard and Carnegie Mellon. Day Two of our adventure, therefore, started early with a...
