My need to write a blog post generally starts with a bunch of thoughts swirling around my mind, begging to be tamed. My process of writing is largely an exercise in simplification, focus, and organization. Simplification starts with throwing out as many thoughts as possible. Most thoughts end up on the floor, others are filed…… Continue reading My New Blog Site
Category: Play
A House With 30 Pinball Machines
Went to a party in a house that has thirty pinball machines.
Seven Metal Detectors
There are things I have had to do that I’ve only done because my nephews are part of my life. Changing diapers, geocaching, and metal detecting quickly come to mind.Changing diapers is what it is. The little one does what he has to do, then I do what I have to do. Both jobs done…… Continue reading Seven Metal Detectors
Seven Metal Detectors
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Thinking of my Erector Set
Cycled under an old railroad bridge that spans the Mississippi. It evoked thoughts of my childhood Meccano (Erector) set which I still have.
9 Things I did around San Diego
USS Midway. I’m just back from a few days in San Diego. My partner was attending a conference, so I took advantage of a Delta Airlines two-for-one coupon, and a “free” hotel room. I explored parts of San Diego, and also went down the coast to the Mexican border and up the coast towards Los…… Continue reading 9 Things I did around San Diego
Martin Sabo Bridge
Martin Sabo Bridge through a $10 clip-on fisheye lens. Reduced distortion with the SKRWT app then created ersatz art with the Prisma app.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
On Monday morning I cycled with my partner, Dwight, on his commute to work. He took the turnoff for work, I continued on to the town of Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka, 18 miles west of our home On Excelsior’s main drag, I noticed the yellow tile shown in the photograph at the top of this…… Continue reading You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Our Personal Kitchen Assistant
This week we welcomed a personal assistant into our home. Or, to be more precise, FedEx delivered a Google Assistant. It’s a stubby, round box you plug into the wall. It listens for our commands and talks to us via surprisingly good speakers. It connects to Google services over WiFi. It sits in a corner…… Continue reading Our Personal Kitchen Assistant
Lego Technic Therapy
My mind goes to a different place when I build models with Lego Technic and Mindstorms. This week, as I recover from surgery, a dose of Technic seemed like a good idea. I decided to work on my Lego Technic design aesthetic. Yoshihito Isogawa produces wonderful Technic books that demonstrate a pleasing balance of form…… Continue reading Lego Technic Therapy