Foundational Weapons For A Modern War
Things look pretty good when you’re up 34-7. A point differential that wide means you’ve been thoroughly dominating your opponent. When you find yourself in that satisfying place, there are a couple of strategies that can follow. One strategy is to pump the brakes. This is not a bad strategy. Sometimes the
Stanley Kubrick is overated. That’s right, I said it. Probably most of you are wondering who Stanley Kubrick is, but those who know of him are probably already skipping to the bottom to leave a scathing comment. “How dare you, sir! Stanley Krubrick was the greatest visionary filmaker of the last century.”
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It seems strangely out of place to see a Ferrari at Target in Wasilla, Alaska, but there it was. I noticed it from across the parking lot as I inched my way up to Walgreens’ drive-thru pharmacy behind four other cars. When I saw the line, I tried going inside to see
I’ve never understood binary code (don’t worry, this is not a post about binary code, at least I don’t think it will be). I’ve asked several people over the years how computers work; from the early key cards, to the smartphone I’m typing this on. It’s a fascinating feat of technology I’d
Let’s imagine a day thirty years in the future. The children currently sitting across from me are in their early forties, likely with children of their own. Their nostalgia for the heroes of their youth has become highly marketable, and Hollywood has taken notice. It’s time to reassemble the original Avengers. Of
There is a scene in the film Good Will Hunting in which the title character and his therapist are discussing their individual experiences with abusive fathers. Sean: My father was an alcoholic, mean drunk. He’d come home hammered, looking to wail on someone. So I’d provoke him so he wouldn’t go after
Most of you know I recently quit my job at Costco after twenty-one years. For much of that time, but especially the last five, I’ve dreamed of writing full-time, finishing up my book, and tackling the additional seven in my head. This week that dream became a reality. I’m proud to announce