Automatic Driving
No, this isn’t about autonomous cars. It’s about… me. A while back I was on a very long drive coming … More Automatic Driving
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Netflix Disc Service
You may not realize this, but Netflix still does disc service where they send you a disc through the mail, … More Netflix Disc Service
Pac-12 Football Starts this Weekend
The Pac-12 finally decided to allow there to be a shortened fall football season. It’s a six-game regular season and … More Pac-12 Football Starts this Weekend
What Speed Limits?
I drive a lot of interstate highways. If I go to Seattle or Spokane, it’s all interstate. If I go … More What Speed Limits?
Tesla Plaid
I’m not a big fan of electric cars (EVs) basically because of “range anxiety” (worry you won’t have the electricity … More Tesla Plaid
The Urloitian Spheres
Now available: Chumba of the Intelligence Corps Book 3: The Urloitian Spheres. Intrigue surrounds the Core Empire… Before he was … More The Urloitian Spheres
Speed Limit Changes
In order to get out of the house at least once a day, I go to Starbucks. It’s a little … More Speed Limit Changes
The Three Species War
Now Available: Chumba of the Intelligence Corps Book 2: The Three Species War. War envelops the galaxy… Before he was … More The Three Species War
I Don’t Like the Borg Queen
I know, I’m not supposed to like the Borg Queen. She’s a villain. But that’s not what I mean. I … More I Don’t Like the Borg Queen
Radio Interview
Today at 4:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM PDT) I will be on “Anything Goes” with Bennet Pomerantz. We’ll be talking books … More Radio Interview
Damn My Luck
If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Here is the saga of me and technology: … More Damn My Luck
No College Football in the Pac-12
Normally at this time, I’d be writing about last night’s University of Washington Huskies game. They probably would have won … More No College Football in the Pac-12
I Don’t Want to Retire!
When I quit the corporate world at the end of 2010 (wow, almost ten years ago), my therapist said “Don’t … More I Don’t Want to Retire!
80s Movies
The other day I was thinking about movies and specifically, all the great movies that came out in the 1980s. … More 80s Movies
The Saga of My Computer or Maybe I Should Switch to Mac
So one day (a Friday) I got a notice to reboot my computer (a Dell laptop) to fix a disc … More The Saga of My Computer or Maybe I Should Switch to Mac
Masks
We’re all supposed to be wearing masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. I hate wearing a mask, personally. … More Masks
Pink?
When I go to the Seattle area, I enjoy looking at all the cars I don’t see in the small … More Pink?
Film Critics
I’m going to stop trusting film critics if this keeps up. A while ago I watched the movie Uncut Gems … More Film Critics
Spin
Read these two fictional news reports: Today the governor proposed a plan to widen Highway 17 to four lanes. This … More Spin
Independence Day
Today is July 4th. But the holiday is called “Independence Day.” That’s to remind you that around this day in … More Independence Day
My First Car
My first car was a candy apple red 1965 Ford Mustang. It was plastic. But it was, I could tell … More My First Car
Confirmation
The Equation I saw somewhere that CuriosityStream had a sale going, a full year for only $12. I thought that … More Confirmation
Flag Day
It’s Flag Day in the U.S. Not a well-known holiday, but it is an excuse to use my flag picture:
Ford v Ferrari
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I am about to make a proclamation: Ford v Ferrari is the second best … More Ford v Ferrari
