The Mathematics of War I found this video on TED.com, and it’s definitely worth viewing when you have a moment. A physicist and his team compiled data on various wars, and have come up with an algorithm that can track the ebbs and flows of a conflict. Interesting stuff.

Actress Brooke Shields is understandably livid at the National Enquirer, which sent two reporters to the assisted living facility where her mother is staying. The reporters allegedly signed out Teri Shields, who is said to be suffering from dementia, and took her to a nearby restaurant to interview her. This is a new low inRead more about A new low[…]

I was really looking forward to tonight’s season finale of Grey’s Anatomy. It is one of my “guilty pleasures” and I enjoy watching it after a long day’s work. I had heard that this episode was going to be a “tear-jerker”, but I didn’t end up shedding a single, salty droplet. I’ve already grown accustomedRead more about Grey’s Anatomy Season Finale: Disturbing and Sad[…]

My youngest daughter–“my baby”–turned 9 today. These pictures are from a few years ago, but no matter how big she gets, THIS is how I’ll always see her. Happy Birthday, Cathy!

After several weeks of chilly temperatures and soaking rains, we finally had a glorious day filled with sunshine. It hit 92F here in the middle of the afternoon–a tantalizing taste of summer, smack dab in the middle of spring. Just before dinner, as the sun waned and temperatures cooled a bit, I sat outside onRead more about A perfect summer day…in April?[…]

Wow. Jennifer Hudson, in concert in Atlanta, with special guest Jennifer Holliday, tearing up the stage with “And I’m Telling You, I’m Not Going.” Jennifer Holliday was in the original cast of Dreamgirls on Broadway in 1982. She’s still got it!

Yesterday, I discovered that my 2GB Attache’ flash drive–the one that contains important backups for my laptop–accidentally took a little trip through the washing machine AND the dryer (yes, the highest heat/Cotton setting). I left it out on my desk overnight and hoped for the best. This morning, I plugged it in, and all ofRead more about A laundry mishap with a happy ending[…]

I recently received this massive chocolate bunny (3-feet-tall, 19.4 pounds) from a friend, right in time for Easter. One of my daughters immediately dubbed him “Bubba the Bunny.” We’ll be bringing Bubba to Easter dinner with us, where he will be the star attraction come dessert time. Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed EasterRead more about Happy Easter from Me & Bubba[…]

Every once in a very long while, a book will come along that captures my attention, to the point where I cannot put it down until I finish it. No matter how long a day it has been, no matter how tired I am, I just can’t go to bed until I read the finalRead more about Book review: Say the Word by Jeannine Garsee[…]

Today is April Fool’s Day, my least favorite day of the entire year. What is it about today that makes otherwise sane human beings think they are justified in acting like thoughtless idiots? Silliness is one thing: Google released its CADIE “Artificial Intelligence” program at 11:59:59 last night. It’s a program that, among other things,Read more about No foolin’[…]