1. Neorxnawang discovered that people at concerts no longer hold up lighters in approval: They hold up their cell phones ( Read more... )

Now, I KNOW I'm in terrible shape, but I think it's ridiculous that I'm still crippled from this weekend's yardwork ( Read more... )

OK, I just asked Dr. Krauss if he'd mind signing copies of his book, and he said he'd be delighted. Submit your copies to neorxnawang, and I'll get them signed in the next few weeks.

Um...live long and perspire?

We have a spare office which is used by two adjunct professors. I just found out that the newest adjunct professor, Lawrence Krauss, wrote the books "The Physics of Star Trek" and "Beyond Star Trek"!

He's an unusual guy - wears "dressy" Hawaiian shirts, is very loud, and lots of fun - he'll really liven the Dean's Office!

1. baking ( Read more... )

Our house sold yesterday. Less than we needed, but it's one less financial thing to worry about now. What a relief!

The space shuttle made it back in one piece! Hurray!

My dad has taken a marked turn for the worse with his mesothelioma. The hospice nurse says that his liver is "involved" which is a very bad thing ( Read more... )

There is no way in HELL I'd go up in a space shuttle...one lost tile and the whole thing blows up!

Which is why I'm not an astronaut.

"Moving Week" is finally over. Neorxnawang's mom and stepdad drove up from Cincinnati to help unpack and wrangle kids, and they provided INVALUABLE help! I'm befuddled as to how to thank them. A lone thank you note seems so paltry...flowers? gift cert for dinner ( Read more... )