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Next in my son’s Film Series One Must Watch set is Star Wars, and last night I explained to him how even though A New Hope is called “Episode IV” it really is the first one they made and the first one they … Continue reading
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One of my goals for 2023 is to have my son see at least some of The 365 Greatest Movies Ever Made and the Days You Should Watch Them. I figured we should start with the classics, and this week … Continue reading
Rule #1 about life goal lists: never get to the end of your list. Rule #2: make your list longer than 15 minutes. For further explanation, tune in to today’s episode of Math and Musings, Part 2 of the life goal … Continue reading
My local NBA team—that would be the Washington Wizards—has now made history, or at least become the answer to an ignominious trivia question. The greatest number of points Giannis Antetokounmpo ever scored in a game was 55. January 3, 2023… … Continue reading
Read this one. Ditto today. Added bonus: it is now Spring. … Continue reading
Twenty years ago I started making a list of things I planned to do before I, well, shuffled off this mortal coil. At first they were simple but over time they became more and more complex. I enjoy completing them, … Continue reading
Attention, all fair-weather fans: It is now safe to come out! With its four-nothing shutout win yesterday my local NHL team—that would be the Washington Capitals—has now won five games in a row. Don’t look now, but hockey season has … Continue reading
‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring. Because we took today off too. … Continue reading
Break out the aluminum pole and prepare the feats of strength… it’s Festivus time again. For further thoughts on how to celebrate (among other things), check out this week’s episode of Math and Musings. … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again: full report on this year’s Christmas list. Christmas schedule, actually, not list. “List” is the people I send cards to. “Schedule” is the things one must do between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Here’s the official schedule for … Continue reading