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...
Beavers On A Plane

Beavers On A Plane

A long time ago, my friend Bill convinced me to go see the movie Snakes On A Plane. He still owes me a refund. Of course, this Samuel L. Jackson flick was far-fetched and horrible. Hopefully, Hollywood will do better when it makes Beavers On A Plane. Why would Beavers...