I wrote four odes this week, after promising to write one a week, so technically I'm off the hook for the rest of the month. But don't be surprised if you hear from me again before March is over. To the public health officials Did you imagine this challenge when you signed up for this,... Continue Reading →
Astronomical diversions will eclipse you
If you were expecting information about Monday's solar eclipse, you will be partially disappointed. I won't be in the path of totality so I can't give you 100 percent. You'll have to settle for 76. Unfortunately for science geeks and eclipse-chasers, the trivial has eclipsed the awe-inspiring. I refer to recent and continuing political events.... Continue Reading →
Why Donald Trump needs to read poetry (and get a cat)
This is not a political blog post per se, although when I’m done you will probably be able to tell on which end of the political spectrum I fall. Nor is the title deliberate click-bait, though I wouldn’t mind if it attracted a few additional readers. It’s not even specifically about The Donald, but rather... Continue Reading →