Foundational Weapons For A Modern War
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
Eight is the best number. Why is this, you might ask? Well, let’s take a look around and apply the principle. ~ Eight cookies on your plate. You’ll eat your fill and probably have enough left for later; maybe even share one or two. ~ Eight dollars in your pocket? You can
There was a time when I never fully comprehended evil; it never touched my world. That’s not to say I grew up sheltered from horror, far from it. I was frightened out of my footie-jammies as a five-year-old hiding behind my cousin’s sofa watching Salem’s Lot. I dressed up like Freddy Krueger for
My dad recently sent me an heirloom: A handwritten note from one of my elementary school teachers, written in the early 80’s. The content of her note can be summarized in the phrase “We need to talk.” My dad also included his handwritten notes from the phone conversation. Here are the