Monthly Archives: April 2011

Wednesday, 27 April 2011 Today, for the first time, I was the Toastmaster. That means that I hosted the meeting – calling up people as their turns arrived, and then thanking them afterward. April marks the first time since I … Continue reading →

Saturday, 23 April 2011 Today, while Owen and I were wandering around Target, we approached one of those tables where they give out samples. Judging from the items on the table, the lady was giving out iced tea, so I … Continue reading →

Thursday, 21 April 2011 Here are three notable events from today: The professor passed back our “draw the House of Usher” assignment. Before doing that, though, he showed each student’s artwork on the overhead projector. The first drawing he showed … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 So, as the dust has settled after the lay-offs at my job, I have now found myself in possession of  a Galilean Thermometer. This is one of those devices that, like Newton’s Cradle, Mechanical Puzzles, Ant … Continue reading →

Saturday, 16 April 2011 So, despite what I had guessed, I actually had time to complete the book Proofiness. I finished reading it this evening and, I gotta say, it’s the best book I’ve read this year. The author (Charles … Continue reading →