When we were in Alaska we were hiking one day and saw an old piece of pipe. On closer examination it turned out to be Wire Wound Wooden Pipe. It was unusual enough that I took a picture of it, with Ge...Read More
With winter coming it is time to turn to indoor activities. And what could be be more rewarding than building a microhenge installation. Here are two examples: Packingpeanuthenge It could also b...Read More
Here is an idea that requires going backwards to improve things. In the 1970’s and 80’s the drinking age was raised from 18 to 21. The expressed purpose was to reduce the number of deaths and in...Read More
This is such a great idea it must already be happening and I haven’t seen it yet. Did you know that it is against the law in California to throw used batteries in the trash? You are supposed...Read More
Cellphonehenge I received via email the following extremely good news from Goodwill of Southern California: Hey Simon, That’s really cool, have no problem letting you borrow some laptops for your pr...Read More
This has happened to almost everybody. You walk into a market or other big store and take a cart. About ten steps from the door the cart starts to exhibit bad cart behaviors. Like pulling to the l...Read More
On August 11, 2006 the UN Security Council passed resolution 1701 that reads in its third paragraph: “Emphasizing the need for an end of violence, but at the same time emphasizing the need to addres...Read More
As those of you who read this blog regularly know my brother Tom, who lives in Derby, England was visiting over the weekend. Tom and Simon We did all of the things we like to do. Argue, eat, play with...Read More
My brothers visit from England was the occasion for the renewal of a continuing argument about the correct pronunciation of aluminum and tomato. It is a harmless diversion for aging brothers and a dir...Read More