More quotes from Seth.
Every monster has a big shadow
That's what makes it a monster.
In fact, when you look the monster in the eye, when you calmly and carefully inspect the actual monster, you discover that he's not so bad after all. It's just the shadow that's scary.
When in doubt, ignore the shadow.
As if this sport weren't exciting enough, here it is with ladders.
However, notice the training involved.
The University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center has posted instructions on how to extract DNA. Certainly the next step is to investigate the sample under a microscope.
Fantastic! A quote of the day from our favorite cyber-punk author.
Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time rich and cash poor. Cory Doctorow, Little Brother, 2008
"...Oh, won't you take me home." These guys seem to sound more believable when they sing it.
via MissCellania
Might want to give this one a try with Isaac. Maybe good for our front porch light.
Found this interesting building going to get lunch. It is the old Texaco building.
Looks like the architecture could easily be seen in Spain or Italy. However, according to the sign in the last pictures, the local residents must not be that impressed.
Need to try this one out with my young typist. You can type various BBC headlines while practicing.
Great two weeks with Isaac. We worked out every evening in preparation for football. Honestly, forgot the joy of running bleachers.
Also bought an EVO phone on Friday. My favorite benefit has to be the camera, and instant publishing to Flickr and Facebook. However, still need to automate a function for blogging.
Here are the weekend sets.
Great 7 mile hiking adventure at Sam Houston State Park.
Sunday dominoes and a huge water balloon war. Isaac and I made our own balloon tying jig, and found the design needed more work; so I googled water balloon tying with great success.
I was reminded of my pet peeve yesterday. After querying colleagues researching the best practice method to fix some software we're working on, one remarked, "I don't do that. My job is moving boxes from this container into that container."
This response, "That's not my job," is the surest path to becoming a boring cog in the wheel. I would prefer not to hear it, or any version of it, from the people I'm working with or hire.
This response is also the easiest to replace with technology. If your job is moving boxes; and you're not interested in figuring out how to move them more efficiently or how to make better boxes, then you can easily be replaced. If you choose to confirm this thought out loud, while sitting quietly in the cubicle next to me, I will double efforts to write the software which replaces that boring job.
Interesting cartoon from "Stuff No One Told Me" which seems to illustrate these ideas. Go learn, make mistakes, and make things better.
According to this simulation, the best place to put a large filtration system is in the Florida straights. I think they call that natural filtration system "coral reef."
Fantastic celebration with a few 100,000 of our closest friends and neighbors of Houston at the Freedom Over Texas Concert.
Important reminder by the mayor of our city that we were celebrating Independence Day not the 4th day of July.
My favorite moment was singing "God Bless America" with all of my neighbors watching "happy face" and "firefly" fireworks. Life Is Good!
One of the best quotes I've seen. We may have to make some T-Shirts.
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air… Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thoughts from the NY Times on the Declaration. The first essay notably discusses Thomas Jefferson's technique of substituting Aristotle's "aspirations of happiness" in John Locke's basic rights of "life, liberty, and property." One commenter observes we may still be confusing property and happiness today.
Speaking of happiness, glad the Declaration keeps the weirdos safe also.
This song really hits me. Let's make it a better place....with our own 2 hands.
DeniseAndFaithDoBusiness
Originally uploaded by mhughen.
Faith went with Denise on some sales calls while visiting. Aren't they cute in their pink?
Thanks Tammy for the picture.
Animated GIF demonstrating a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem by rearrangement.
