Psychological Neoteny- I’m getting older, not more mature…
I read an article today about a study showing that people today are tending to retain a state of immaturity far into adulthood. Basically, instead of becoming fixed in their…
Taking in the fresh air…
Irene has been aquasizing for a couple of months now as part of the recovery process from her hip replacement operation. She's going an amazing five or six times a…
Bill Gates stepping down from day to day role in MS
It's really not news that Bill Gates is stepping down from his role at Microsoft. I recall him saying pretty clearly five or six years ago that he planned on…
VanDusen Gardens
Irene and I met my friend Chris, his girlfriend Billie, his Mom, his brother Rick, and two of his Mom's friends for a walk through VanDusen Gardens. We had a…
Cat chases black bear up a tree
Cats are creatures that usually have egos that extend significantly beyond their usually diminutive size. But they are also generally equipped with a strong sense of self-preservation that comes from…
Woman charged with assault with a deadly…er, dead chihuahua
I was reading one of my news feeds the other day and came across this gem about a woman who beat a dog breeder with a dead chihuahua. Apparently, the…
Sleep deprivation…
I generally am very happy with my work. My job includes a mix of techno-geeky tasks, all related to the delivery of "rich media" (streaming, podcasting) content. The group I'm…