Murphy’s Third Law of Fluid Dynamics No matter how many times you lift, carry, or balance a five-gallon bucket of water when it is eighty degrees outside, it will not spill. At most, a fumble will deposit .0001% of its volume on your shoe. No matter how carefully you lift, carry, and balance a five-gallonContinue reading “Science.”
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Departing Boston, Epic-Style
A perfectly epic trip to Boston last weekend ended in what was, for me, a perfectly ironic flight home. Ladies and gentlemen: exhibit A. Flying from Boston to a stopover in Washington, D.C., I found myself sitting beside a vivacious and precocious middle schooler. Now, ever since I tried to color a Snow White cartoonContinue reading “Departing Boston, Epic-Style”
Let Me Give You One of My Cards
Tonight, I’m listening to Jimmy Stewart’s special narrative introduction to the movie Harvey. I’m getting ready to watch the movie, starring Stewart and Josephine Hull. He just used the phrase “squirmin’ in their seats.” I knew I loved this man. It’s also the perfect background noise for revising my statement of purpose and CV. JG:Continue reading “Let Me Give You One of My Cards”
Happy Halloween!
Finally, a year with trick-or-treaters!! I know what made the difference. This guy was really bringing them in.
Everyone Hates Anonymity
I just read a rather witty and concise article about the new Shakespeare authorship intrigue film, Anonymous: Wouldn’t It Be Cool if Shakespeare Wasn’t Shakespeare? from The New York Times Magazine. It’s full of well-crafted, biting sarcasm–the best kind, in my opinion. Ignoring the missed opportunity to use (correctly, thus reiterating the article’s point) theContinue reading “Everyone Hates Anonymity”
This Pumpkin Is No Cinderella
La-di-da-de-dah, time to go to the pumpkin patch! Carving pumpkins is so much fun! If I could just–cut–out–the–stem– … … Ladies and Gentlemen: this is no ordinary pumpkin. This pumpkin has, in all likelihood, been genetically engineered to resist carving. Please observe the following cross-section:Note the absurdly thick rind. The dense flesh. The self-healing propertyContinue reading “This Pumpkin Is No Cinderella”
Today’s Theme Song
Thousand-word Personal Statements If you miss the theme I’m on, you will know that I am goneYou can hear rejection’s “no” [from] a hundred miles,A hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles,You can hear rejection’s “no” [from] a hundred miles. Lord I’m one, Lord I’m two, Lord I’m three, Lord I’mContinue reading “Today’s Theme Song”
Proverbial Wisdom (3)
Proverb One cannot geographically demarcate the sphere of influence for physical rules that are not related to physical space or geography. Furthermore, any potential sphere of protection provided by a geographically delimited space does not travel with individuals once they leave said space. Example The fair comes to town and sets up within its high-archedContinue reading “Proverbial Wisdom (3)”
Farmers Market Fan Club
Nothing smells more like autumn than homemade applesauce. At a chilly 50 degrees and windy, today was the perfect day to hang out in a sunny kitchen and make applesauce with apples from the farmers market. Nothing more autumnal than a ripe apple. Or a half peck of them. I never claimed to be anContinue reading “Farmers Market Fan Club”
October’s Shadow
It’s October, one of my favorite months. The weather begins to turn crisp and cool, making me sneeze when I first step outside in the early morning. The leaves blush into sunset colors: reds, oranges, yellows. Pumpkins, squash, and apples claim space at the local farmers’ markets. The fair comes to town. Halloween is closeContinue reading “October’s Shadow”
Snark on the Side 