Reaction to Random Catalysts

We should shove aside the arrogant, consensus, agenda-driven scientists and only pay heed to those who have a proper and realistic perspective about science. On a featurette on a movie DVD, for Melancholia, I heard a humble scientist talk about the role of science. I found his perspective... Sign in to see full entry.

Global warming alarmists work overtime, even to the extent of exploiting the news of a major weather catastrophe. Democrat Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island did exactly that with the tragic news of the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma so hard. He rambled on in a fulmination that lumped... Sign in to see full entry.

I looked at the clock this morning. It was 45 minutes later than when it should have buzzed. I forgot to set my alarm. Clearly, that put me out of my routine. I forsook preparing my own coffee--even though it is much better--and relied upon getting to work in time enough for a sufficient intake of... Sign in to see full entry.

Because of the way streets and roads are situated in my residential area, I have had to go round about to get to work. I have to drive the opposite direction first before heading in the right direction to work. In my bicycling excursions, however, I have noted a local residential street that is... Sign in to see full entry.

"Irregardless..." What inspiration and direction this morning from the supervisor at our transition meeting. Irreg ardless is not a word, and to me to hear that being said is grating to my mental ears. How glaring a mistake. Nonetheless, the supervisor knows what needs to be done to make the... Sign in to see full entry.

Either a democratic election is a response to mounting scandal or an incentive for the administration in power to cover up scandal. I do not pretend to follow other democracies, such as Canada's, closely, but I think I am generally right to observe that in parliamentary systems scandals plaguing the... Sign in to see full entry.

Today was significant in Norway and, by extension, to heritage conscious Norwegian-Americans like myself. It is Syttendemai, that is, May 17th, Norwegian Independence Day. I usually celebrate in some small manner, such as eating lefse, drinking a little aquavit, and watching a Norwegian theme movie.... Sign in to see full entry.

Equality, as I heard defined by the Heritage Foundation on a radio segment was the most succinct definition I have heard and the most clear differentiation from what some claim equality to be. The Heritage Foundation hearkens back to the Constitution and of how the framers conceived of equality. The... Sign in to see full entry.

A box carafe of Starbucks Coffee drew me to its lukewarmness during a work break. Seeing the carafe, I ignored the coffee pot I normally use at work. Almost as soon as I poured the coffee from the carafe, it overflowed from my coffee mug. Alas, it was lukewarm. It must have been left over from an... Sign in to see full entry.

Too much there is that is sweet. I feel that way sometimes about jams and jellies. But there are alternatives in this same category--many which are sour. * Seville orange marmalade is a refreshing change of pace from regular orange marmalade. * Crab apples are known to be sour and may be enjoyed in... Sign in to see full entry.