Planck knowledge and chauffeur knowledge

After winning the Nobel prize, Max Planck went around Germany giving talks. His chauffeur heard the talk so many times that he had it by heart, and so one time, he asked Max Planck if he could give the address. Planck agreed, they changed places, and the lecture came off famously. But then came the Q&A, with the very first question being one that the chauffeur had no hope of answering. The chauffeur replied: "I'm surprised to hear such an elementary question on high energy physics here in Munich. It's so simple, I'll let my chauffeur answer it."

Here's Tim O'Reilly's site.

Father's Day

This is a very interesting podcast. Great stories and music for father's day. God bless the children.

We had a fantastic time in Corpus Christi camping at the ocean. Nothing better than sleeping under the stars and the smell of salty air. Pictures forthcoming.

Happy Father's Day

Check out this mash-up (its a big one, save for fast connection). Its a great tune.

I'm so happy to be a father. Everyday is a new adventure, challenge, and blessing. Love is great and it can heal your soul.

Father's Day Ice Cream

Oh yes, and Mom also brought an incredible early Father's Day treat. Isaac and I made some super delicious ice cream. Super Duper fantastic; Christian and Faith better get their taste buds ready for this tremendous treat.

Thanks Mom, looks like we're not the only one's who have heard of Big Red ice cream.

Chewing Gun Theory on Critism

Mom spent a magnificent weekend with us; part of which was attending the church we take Isaac to when possible. I was sort of complaining about the way the preacher does the sermons, and wouldn't you know it, he gave the best, most applicable one yet with Mom in the audience.

One of the points I liked the best was the 'chewing gum theory'. I couldn't find any web references, but it basically goes like this. Treat critism like chewing gum; digest and use the 5 to 10% which is helpful and valid, then throw out the rest.

Whew! I've been practicing, and things seem easier already. Happy Monday!

Amazing Times

I found this quote in one of the programming blogs that I read. He was discussing computer advancement, but I believe it applies much more globally.

It's good that people tell you things you don't believe that turn out to be true. That means you live in amazing times.

Philosophy Joke

Michael here's one for you.
Descarte walks into a bar and has a beer. After finishing, the bartender asks him if if he would like another. He thinks for a moment and says, "I think not." Then he disapears.
:)

Tornadoes

WHOA! Check this out on your high speed connection. Very cool! Shows a tornadoe through a special camera shot. Incredible and scary.

D-Day

It is the anniversary of D-Day the biggest military invasion in history. Here is an interesting historical map. And a cool flash presentation from National Geographic.

A Poem for Faith on her Birthday

Found this poem for Faith, I hope the sounds and smell of the waves help you sleep tonight.

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod

Eugene Field

Wynken, Blynken and Nod one night
Sailed off in a wooden shoe--
Sailed on a river of crystal light
Into a sea of dew.
"Where are you going and what do you wish?"
The old moon asked the three.
"We have come to fish for the herring fish
That live in this beautiful sea;
Nets of silver and gold have we!"
Said Wynken,
Blynken,
And Nod.

The old moon laughed and sang a song,
As they rocked in the wooden shoe,
And the wind that sped them all night long
Ruffled the waves of dew.
The little stars were the herring fish
That lived in that beautiful sea--
"Now cast your nets wherever you wish--
Never afeard are we!"
So cried the stars to the fishermen three:
Wynken,
Blynken,
and Nod.

All night long their nets they threw
To the stars in the twinkling foam.
Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe,
Bringing the fishermen home.
'Twas all so pretty a sail it seemed
As if it could not be
And some folks thought 'twas a dream they'd dreamed
Of sailing that beautiful sea--
But I shall name you the fishermen three:
Wynken,
Blynken,
and Nod.

Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes,
And Nod is a little head,
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies
Is a wee one's trundle bed.
So shut your eyes while mother sings
Of wonderful sights that be,
And you shall see the beautiful things
As you rock in the misty sea,
Where the old shoe rocked the fishermen three:
Wynken,
Blynken,
and Nod.

Happy Birthday Faith

Isaac says "cool dress," and we all can't wait to see you twirl in Texas!! Happy Birthday to a beautiful princess.

quote of the day for Mom

I am not young enough to know everything. Oscar Wilde

This quote in honor of our first day of summer vacation with Isaac. The first full cycle was sucessful. The 'camp' not school, as I was reminded is 'very fun', with lots of playmates. We ate out on the porch, did some scootering, got to sleep almost on time, brushed our teeth, took a shower, and read a poem and a book.

I can't think of anything more entertaining.

Morning Quotes

Each morning I send Denise some quotes and a poem. Here is an undeniable quote about quotes.

Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.
Bern Williams