‘Round these parts today’s the last day of “summer vacation,” a quaint 20th-century phrase describing the months plowing the corn fields or whatever we did before smartphones. There’s another quaint phrase from one of this century’s great philosophers, Craig Williams. … Continue reading
There are only two good shows on TV these days (remember TV?)… Winning Time and How To with John Wilson. They are both on HBO. Max. Or whatever it’s called now. Both shows went a little weird this weekend, but then, I … Continue reading
Today on Math and Musings I’m flying solo, but continuing the conversation begun last week with my son. Don’t worry, I still used him as a consultant on the episode. Uncredited and unpaid. … Continue reading
Yesterday I received a notice from X reminding me it was our fifth anniversary. I don’t usually celebrate anniversaries with Xes, regardless of how well I knew them when.
Friday’s episode of How To with John Wilson gave some airtime to my hometown and alma mater, referred to often on this blog and its accompanying podcast as “the old country.” It’s the old country for Wilson as well, who graduated … Continue reading
Some weeks ago I introduced the concept of “Oreoification,” that ubiquitous phenomenon now sweeping the nation’s grocery aisles. As one example of many, what was for nearly a hundred years a classic “Oreo” now comes in dozens of flavors, some … Continue reading
More reasons to keep on living include Season Two of Winning Time, which kicked off said season Sunday night with an inspired hour of television. At times sports, at times drama, and at times pure poetry (seriously–listen to Jason Segel’s Paul … Continue reading
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (née Mets) in the suite level at Mirabito Stadium (née Municipal Stadium). It was fun, but has forever ruined me on the standard plastic stadium seats I’ve occupied … Continue reading
At the top of today’s episode of Math and Musings I note that the date is August 8, 2023. Spoiler alert… it is not. I say the correct date some time later, not realizing that I jacked it up earlier in … Continue reading
Key lime pie Twizzlers may have made my summer, though a forthcoming offering from Skittles and French’s Mustard has me questioning everything. Big news ’round these parts today, the “Mustard Mobile” (a vintage yellow bus adorned with less-than-vintage candy) makes … Continue reading