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Today’s math class bellringer: How many years is 500 months? Bonus: What was the date 500 months ago? If you can’t answer either of these questions you’ll have to repeat the first decade of this blog.
Yearly Archives: 2024
I’d been looking forward to Season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm since the moment Season 11 ended fourteen months ago. I knew it’d be good, and it was. Here’s an example, from last night’s premiere, of why Curb is both topical and … Continue reading
A random Wednesday two weeks ago… not a flake of snow had fallen yet my son and I got the day off from school. No questions asked. But for a further explanation, check out today’s episode of Math and Musings. … Continue reading
In honor of the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos premiere I’m making it my mission to rewatch every single episode. First off, why not? And you gotta do something when it’s cold out, right? And if someday I’m trying to remember … Continue reading
Someday I’ll be asked to pinpoint the exact moment of man’s downfall and I will think of the day I purchased a Twinkie latte. That is all. … Continue reading
For some ungodly reason today in Northern Virginia the high temperature will be about 70 degrees. That’s quite a difference from last week. If you want to hear what winter actually sounds like, check out today’s episode of Math and Musings. … Continue reading
With a quick look at this weekend’s “final four” of pro football, one thing stands out: the potential of a Ravens-49ers Super Bowl rematch, albeit without the brothers Harbaugh. Was that three years ago or four years ago? Oh wait, … Continue reading
Days off from school really haven’t changed much for me in 35 years… wake up, drink hot chocolate, play Nintendo. Yeah, the actual 8-bit NES. I’ve had mine since 1989. I was a different character in the story back then … Continue reading
I didn’t really need a third snow day this week, but I’ll take it. I’ll take it. And if you’re home and looking for something to do, check out today’s episode of Math and Musings. My son and I open a … Continue reading
Strictly speaking, a two-hour delay should have one-fourth the value of a full-on snow day. But no child (or teacher) in America thinks a two-hour delay is anywhere near 25% as good as a snow day. Ten to 15 percent … Continue reading