The Oscar Nominations came out Tuesday. This year is unusual for me because I’ve seen three…
S. Evan Townsend
Washington’s Amazing Season is Over
(Happy New Year!) The University of Washington Huskies (10-2 in the regular season) ended their 2022…
Death to the Emperor
My latest book, Death to the Emperor, has been released on Kindle and paperback. It’s available…
The Winter Solstice
The winter solstice happened yesterday at 1:48 PM PST (4:48 PM EST, 21:48 UTC).(Some sources say…
Specialization
The other day on Twitter I ran across a Robert Heinlein quotation. The quotation was: “Specialization…
The Huskies’ Regular Season is Over
The University of Washington’s football team, the Huskies, have ended their regular season. And, unlike last…
Editing as I Write
Happy Thanksgiving, US! I’ve noticed an interesting phenomena with my writing. Usually, when I write a…
Straight Indicator
The other day I was behind a pickup truck at an intersection. The guy didn’t have…
Mandatory Supercar Training
There’s a saying at the racetrack that goes “Money can’t buy talent or skill.” But it…
The Best EV You Can Buy Now is Not an EV
Toyota Prius I’m not 100% against electric vehicles (EVs). There are some problems to solve. One…
Driving Shoes
I used to think the notion of buying driving shoes was pretty ridiculous. I would see…
Are Public Bathrooms Public?
One time I was driving in Portland, Oregon on my way to see my grandchild. And…
My Favorite Bit of Opera
I’m taking a break from writing about cars today! I have eclectic tastes in music. I…
Video Game Instrument Panels
Oh, man, I’m writing about cars again! There’s a trend in automobiles, especially high-end ones, that…
Sip and Stroll in Moses Lake
Tomorrow (the 17th) I will be participating as an artist in the Moses Lake Downtown Association’s…
Electric Cars Can Be Practical
Nissan Leaf When I said “no” to electric cars, I did so because they can’t meet…
University of Washington Huskies Football Starts Saturday
The University of Washington Huskies start their 2022 season on Saturday. They will be playing Kent…
Are Self-Driving Cars Dangerous?
Tesla Model S The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has done a ten-month survey on…
Better Call Saul is Over
The last episode ever of Better Call Saul aired Monday night, the last of 63 episodes…
Lily (the Cat) Understands Static Electricity
Lily My son’s cat, Lily, who lives with us, has learned about static electricity. She’s a…