I’m not a huge Talking Heads fan; they were very creative, and occasionally produced some good songs. But I don’t take out the Stop Making Sense CD very often. Still, I heard “Once In A Lifetime” on the radio yesterday… Continue Reading
Just think of what the world would be like in ten years if some guy’s invention turned saltwater into an energy-efficient fuel for internal combustion engines (what waste product is created, salt?), or if shale oil extraction became economically viable,… Continue Reading
Last night, The Wife and I met up with our friends in the O.C. and went to a Ducks game. Strike that — a Ducks playoff game. For the Western Conference championship. An elimination playoff game for the Western Conference… Continue Reading
Two weeks ago, I judged a mock trial contest for the local high schools. It got some press last week. It was fun, but somewhat time-consuming. It’s also a good opportunity to interact with other lawyers from other segments of… Continue Reading
An attorney at the firm asked me today if I’d found any groups in the area since moving here that I wanted to join. The Wife has done well in this regard, having found a Toastmasters group that she likes.… Continue Reading
I don’t notice a lot of people looking at the sky. That’s a shame. I think the sky is often quite beautiful. When I get up in the morning, these days it’s usually around sunrise (except on days when I’m… Continue Reading
The first time I saw one of these things in Europe I was almost amused; it is a very small car. But it didn’t take long, seeing the narrow, twisty streets of European villages, to realize that the Smartcar is… Continue Reading
Sailors in the South Pacific nation of Tonga have discovered a new island. A really new island — three months ago it wasn’t there. The picture was taken from this article which is worth reading for the additional picture of… Continue Reading
Leaving court this morning, I noticed a piece of paper — neat and trifolded — under the wheels of my car. I looked at it again, and it was some guy’s pay stub. There are lots of reasons why a… Continue Reading