In my next life as a history teacher, I already have one lesson plan figured out. And with oral presentations from the students, it could probably be extended to take up a few weeks of class time. The gameplan is to use We Didn’t Start the Fire as a 4-minute overview of 20th century history. [...]
I ran my 2nd half marathon this past Sunday. Same course as last year, on a mission to finish in under than 2 hrs. Mission accomplished! Started out strong, but hit a wall around mile 5 that pretty much lasted until the finish. It was tough. Was averaging close to 8:15 miles before that, and [...]
During our recent trip to Montana and Wyoming, I was surprised to find octane 85 and 85.5 gas at the gas stations. I had the false idea that octane ratings had to do with fuel efficiency, fuel “quality”, and or pollutants. I had some homework to do. What is Octane? The octane rating of gasoline [...]
Frank Luntz, the “Nostradamus of pollsters,” is keynoting next month’s Affiliate Summit in New York, so I thought I’d grab his books to see what he’s all about. The first one, Words That Work, just came in from the library so that will be up next. His most recent work, What Americans Really Want…Really offers [...]
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Ever slam on your brakes to stop for a yellow light, only to have the intersection remain clear for several more seconds. You totally could have gone through safely! With the increasing popularity of red light cameras, it’s not usually worth the risk of a steep ticket. By installing cameras that discourage drivers from running [...]
Recently a giant box of Frootee Ice freezer pops came into my possession. These delightful treats are better known as Otter Pops. And I remember another brand, Mr. Freeze, too. They were interchangeable and a vital ingredient for summer in the ‘Quah. All three brands deliver frozen sugar water in delicious 1 oz. hits. They [...]
