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Microbes, Whales, and Everything in Between: A Vignette of Terror at 4x the Speed
A throwback flash talk from 2016! Let it remind you that you can do tough things, but: Continue reading
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Compliments for 100 Dollars
I walk past a middle school at lunch every day. Most days we all just carry on with our own work (mine: dog walking, theirs: game playing), but today was different. As I walked by the school yard, one of the kids kicked a ball over the fence and across the street. She asked if… Continue reading
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Unlucky in Travel
I was at dinner with friends recently and, during the course of our mutual catching up, was told that I have the most spectacular stories. We’re all travelers in that group, both for work and for pleasure, so the fact that I seem to have the most unusual experiences of all of us is notable.… Continue reading
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Asian Bachelorette
This video is just about a year old, but I felt that it was pretty timely considering the news about John Cho headlining Searching. Also, if you haven’t watched much from WongFu Productions, you probably should. Continue reading
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“I Can’t Potty in the Rain”
Pepper agrees wholeheartedly with this situation. It’s been raining on and off for a little longer than she’s comfortable holding it, so she’s dealing with it. However, it’s a drama fest every time. Continue reading
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Updates from Home: The Animal Edition
It is always the case that I write about animals on this blog. My dog Pepper is a frequent focus since she lives with me and it also incredibly adorable. But this week I received two wonderful stories about two animals gone astray. The Disorderly Donkey This is the story of a very silly donkey and his freedom run… Continue reading
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Immortality, Space, and Doctor Who
First, let’s rip the bandaid right off this post’s title. I don’t plan to talk about The Doctor. He was merely an afterthought in this conversation that happened, naturally, over beers with friends at our local bar. Join me as I recreate this short and silly thought experiment. Practical Problems with Immortality Imagine for a moment, that… Continue reading
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Pointer v Pointer: Slap Fight
Add a little levity in your day! Continue reading
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WordCamp Fayetteville 2015
This past weekend I headed south for a bit of quality community time in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The lovely folks there can teach a thing or two about WordPress just as easily as they teach you about hospitality. I didn’t take any pictures all weekend, so I have for you one picture of me with a banner and… Continue reading