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    We do not look gift holidays in the mouth

    Posted on August 30, 2024 by moc
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    Today on Math and Musings my son and I discuss at great length today’s “holiday.” (It’s always good to pause for reflection at this point.) ‘Round these parts it’s Labor Day wrap-around weekend or some such thing, also known as sop … Continue reading →

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    It wasn’t drawn up like this

    Posted on August 28, 2024 by moc
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    In better times I’m fond of noting the fickle nature of baseball, that a team who loses 10-0 one day can win 10-0 the next, that some games end 2-1 and others end 14-12, and that sometimes the worst team … Continue reading →

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    Rejudging this

    Posted on August 26, 2024 by moc
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    I thought I was so clever last Monday when describing the relative unlikelihood that Yankee slugger Aaron Judge would one day break the all-time home run record. I didn’t realize that he would hit one or two every day following this. … Continue reading →

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    School’s in, MAM’s out

    Posted on August 23, 2024 by moc
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    School bells have rung and children have sung, but it’s still summer vacation on Math and Musings. On today’s episode Franklin and I discuss the first week of school… from a safe distance. Recorded long ago, we mused upon the possibility of school. … Continue reading →

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    Seinfeld brings it at Wolf Trap

    Posted on August 21, 2024 by moc
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    I’ve been a fan of Jerry Seinfeld for over 30 years, but until last night I’d actually seen him perform live only twice. (Pause for effect.) Make that now three after last night’s show at Wolf Trap, conveniently located 10 … Continue reading →

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    My own Judgement

    Posted on August 19, 2024 by moc
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    Last Wednesday Yankee slugger Aaron Judge hit his 300th career home run. It was only his 955th game and 3,431st at bat. Both of these were records. Before the ball even came down (it was up there a while) fans … Continue reading →

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    Back in New York… again

    Posted on August 16, 2024 by moc
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    While our real-life counterparts are in school today, on Math and Musings Franklin and I are in New York City. I’m realizing now we should have spent the summer recording more of these vacation episodes, producing a kind of endless summer … Continue reading →

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    It’s all fun and games until…

    Posted on August 14, 2024 by moc
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    This summer I’ve really enjoyed listening to the “new” musical release from Lee Mendelson Film Productions, the soundtrack to It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown. It’s Vince Guaraldi and company, doing what can be described simply as “Charlie Brown jazz.” … Continue reading →

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    And now… real life

    Posted on August 12, 2024 by moc
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    I’ve picked up a few French phrases the past deux semaines watching les Jeux Olympiques. Among others I’d say “apropos” and “touche.” These are the sentiments that came to mind when reading the viral Tweet of American sprinter Quincy Wilson, … Continue reading →

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    Back in New York

    Posted on August 9, 2024 by moc
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    Today on Math and Musings Franklin and I discuss our recent trip to New York City. Actually the trip was like a month ago and I’ve been to several other cities and states since, but for better or worse the podcast … Continue reading →

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