Life in Array

Life in Array

My life seems to be in array this week. There was disarray last week, for certain. Lots of contractors milling about, removing things, moving things and installing things. I flew to Alexandria, Virginia and back. And I discovered a new sport that should be in the...
I Want to be a Mad Zoku

I Want to be a Mad Zoku

I want to be a madogiwa-zoku. Don’t worry, I don’t know how to pronounce it either. For the purposes of today’s story, we’re going to just call it the Mad Zoku. But trust me, this is my new destiny. It turns out, 49% of Japanese companies have a Mad Zoku. What’s a Mad...
An Alien In My Kitchen

An Alien In My Kitchen

There’s an alien in my kitchen. He’s perched on an upper shelf, looking down on me through a little glass door. He’s green and has the same expression all the time. Last night he watched me eat a cookie, right before I went to bed. He didn’t tell my wife, so I think...
The Cycle of (Robot) Life

The Cycle of (Robot) Life

You hear a lot about robots these days. Robots are building cars, assembling houses, and moving warehouse freight. Robots are even folding laundry. Not in my house, but I’ve seen them being tested in hotels. Our house is robot free for now, but it’s only a matter of...
A Grazing Buffalo

A Grazing Buffalo

My work computer displays random images as a background. They change a couple of times per day, and I have no idea what’s coming next. Usually, the photography is quite stunning. There’s an interesting variety of nature, architecture, and historic places —all taken by...