Fusion

Fusion

I continue to be very concerned about the energy future of our world and its implications on global climate change.  I mentioned that hydrogen fusion appears today to be the ultimate answer to powering the planet with clean, safe, renewable energy. I will describe it...
Global Weirding

Global Weirding

Texas prides itself on their independent spirit, freedom from regulation and avoidance of any interference from the Federal Government.  Every 10 years, a predictable recurring weather cycle, highlights the folly of a policy that does not incent or demand compliance...
Whopper

Whopper

Hank and I were doing our first grade home work. What animal has the largest heart? His mother does not count – although accurate, it is a figurative description.  The largest animal to ever live on earth is the blue whale, it can be up to 100 feet long, weigh...
LXXI

LXXI

On February 8 in 1950, a Wednesday, Karen Lynn Bailey was born in Ogden, Utah. She was the fourth daughter of Marge and Monte. Monte was a teacher and excellent coach. No surprise Karen learned how to play tennis, golf, swim, cheerlead and be the athlete a coach would...
Who Knew

Who Knew

I am fortunate to spend a bit of time in McCall in Pilgrim Cove. With the exception of one of my neighbors who does not understand the value of dark sky designation, it is very dark and quiet in the cove. I noticed a perfect ring around the moon on an evening walk...

21

Hank and I have invested quite a bit of time on the chairlifts at Brundage. When we are not talking about what would happen if we fell off the chair at the apex, or commenting on those skiing below us, I like to ask him math related questions. What is 3 times your...