“Oreoification” may soon be referred to as Frostyification of America. After decades of having exactly one flavor of Frosty to offer its customers, Wendy’s now has seven. (See my notes on its progression here.) We truly are living in a Brave New … Continue reading
I usually rely on my child or VHS tapes to help relive my youth, but these days that duty has fallen upon a couple of athletic teams competing for championships in their respective sports. When I was a kid the … Continue reading
Today’s episode of Math and Musings highlights two anniversaries: the show and its host. For the show, it’s anniversary number three. For this guy… turning 21 again. Literally. As an added bonus, a new episode of Politics After Dark. That would be … Continue reading
Any guesses on the twin anniversaries Friday? Hint: Like young Bartholemew on an ancient episode of The Simpsons, I spend much of the month of June cashing in as many birthday coupons for free stuff as I possibly can. Many things … Continue reading
So much for the Dallas Double. Easy come, easy go I guess. Thankfully this week I’ve got other distractions, two as a matter of fact. A double, if you will. This Friday I’ve got twin anniversaries, one thing turning three … Continue reading
Today’s episode of Math and Musings begins with serious discussions about colonial history and ends with discussions about Pop-Tarts and amusement parks. Yes, I had my son with me but actually I was the one picking the topics. I’m young at … Continue reading
Proof again that you’re never really done learning in this world, baseball historians have now given me a bunch of new stats to memorize, what with the addition of Negro League numbers into the MLB record books. Regardless of whether … Continue reading
M-A-V-S, Mavs, Mavs, Mavs! Following a little late-game magic last night my new favorite NBA team (that would be the Dallas Mavericks) are on the cusp of holding up their end of the Dallas Double. Will Stars shine bright in … Continue reading
Between Grandma McFlurries, Paper Mario, the new Garfield movie, and Memorial Day festivities, this is bound to be a big weekend. On today’s episode of Math and Musings my son and I discuss some of those things, and then a few random … Continue reading
Okay, so the O’Connell childhood hockey double is still a possibility, but on a national scale I’m now looking at the very real possibility of a Dallas double, Stars and Mavs having entered conference finals in basketball and hockey. Those teams … Continue reading