Birthday of Sir Isaac Newton

Posted by on Jan 4, 2010 in Life | Comments Off I had to draw attention to the logo graphic that Google published today.  As the page loads, the one apple breaks free from the branch and falls to the ground.  How...
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Lost and Found — Emotional Roller Coaster

Posted by on Nov 13, 2009 in Life | Comments Off My dear wife brings a special type of adventure to every day.  It is the excitement of wondering whether you will ever find what you have temporarily misplaced.  Just the other day we had a triple dose.  At one point we were searching for her teacher gradebook (not an easy thing to replace in mid semester) … then we moved on to the American Express card (of a little more concern to me...
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Hurricane/Terrorist Logistics Help Tourists Exit DC

Posted by on Sep 17, 2008 in Life | Comments Off Have you ever noticed how easy it is to drive into the heart of Washington D.C. and yet how difficult it is to find a variety of routes to take you back out?  Our nation’s capital is now installing new Evacuation Route signs that should help alleviate this confusion. Evacuation routes are currently designated by a D.C. flag on street signs. Mayor Adrian Fenty has said he...
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Texas Steakhouse and Saloon: Taking Specialization to the Next Level

Posted by on Sep 17, 2008 in Life | Comments Off While traveling for business this week I had the opportunity to dine in Winchester at the Texas Steakhouse and Saloon.  To my surprise, instead of being hosted by your typical waitress, I had the privilege of ordering from a genuine “Steakologist”!  That is taking specialization to the next level.  Check out this chain’s corporate website.  The meal was...
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Spanking Continues to be Deceptively Characterized as Beating

Posted by on Aug 20, 2008 in Life | Comments Off When you read articles such as the recent discussion of the practice of spanking in various school programs throughout the country, the liberal bias is obvious. You would think that intelligent adults could have a reasonable dialog about the merits and potential abuses of such a practice without resorting to such obvious straw man tactics. Yes, spanking can be abused and youngsters can...
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Catonsville Recognized for its Small Town Atmosphere

Posted by on Aug 9, 2008 in Life | Comments Off I enjoyed reading the article by Dan Collins in today’s Baltimore Examiner that highlighted the small town look-and-feel of our local Catonsville.  Entitled “Old Catonsville: A bit of Norman Rockwell in the suburbs.” Collins tried to pinpoint the unique ambiance of our hometown.  He traces the historical background of the town and comments on a number of local points...
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