I am transitioning from a philosophical attitude in which what you are - in a static zen-like quality of being - is more important than what you do, to a more actively defined view of being, in which what you do - your actions - are the primary constituent of what you are ( Read more... )

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston is presenting Pirates of Penzance! Friday! I've got to go! Anyone want to go with me?

Due to some random power outages (storms and heat related), we only have records for the weekend this week ( Read more... )

"It was unclear what mechanisms, if any, would be adopted to enforce the target ( Read more... )

This printer I have, an Epson all in one, cx7400, came along with my latest computer a couple of years ago essentially as a freebie. I'll never accept an Epson printer again ( Read more... )

There's a big celebration downtown Houston for the 4th of July, bands, beer, fireworks. So I packed up my bubble blowing wands and bucket of special bubble solution and went down, thinking I could make some big bubbles. They wouldn't let me in. It seems they didn't want any unlicensed bubble blowers at this celebration of freedom and independence

my favoritet ice tea recipe lately has been 4 teabags kroger decaf tea, and two teabags Lipton orange and spice, in a gallon of water. Excellent!

On the detainees in Guantanamo: It is Wrong to hold people against their will without a trial and conviction. We can not, must not allow our government to be able to kidnap and hold anyone they wish on hearsay evidence, or unproven fears. If we allow that, everyone is at risk. Our civilization is at risk. Our fears of danger must not be allowed ( Read more... )

Current NASA designs for Moon habitats include power structures including batteries and fuel cells in a framework under whatever habitat they are connected to. Will large batteries in long term use in the environment of the Moon occasionally burn up? I think so. I'd be more comfortable if they were off to the side of my habitat, not directly ( Read more... )

South Carolina Governor Sanford declared today that after intensive personal investigation, it was, indeed, gays that are ruining the hallowed and respected institution of marriage.