Thinking about jokes -- what makes something REALLY funny?A few years ago I was at a conference with a bunch of engineers and scientists (yeah, a really funny bunch) and the guy at the podium told a joke that, in hindsight, has to have one of the funniest things I (and I guess, a couple of other people in... See More »
My ApologiesI'm taking this opportunity to apologize to those who I have offended, irritated, bothered or otherwise diminished the quality of life for, in ways great or small, here on SW. It was never my intent to offend anyone, however intentions don't often... See More »
People you love...Feeling a bit melancholy tonight -- and that's rare. It's been a rough few days. So much turmoil in my life just now... a dying relative... a co-worker who is really struggling... a funeral... someone who just feels kind of lost right now... Please... See More »
Song for a winter dayThe day clearly calls for music. But what to drag out of my collection? The requirements... great musicianship, preferably a Canadian band today, thought-provoking lyrics, long enough, but not too long, oh... and it has to have a dog in it. Or maybe... See More » (1)
I Hate My Computer With All My HeartI just turned on a computer I haven't used in a while and, in the middle of a black screen, it says "You are 0% there". In 15 minutes, it seems like its opinion of me has not improved. Stupid computer doesn't have its act together all that much... See More »
Christmas is ComingLess than a month until Christmas. It's getting cold. Big snowflakes are falling, sparkling in the glow of the multi-colored lights on the neighbor's house. A fire crackles, flames dance in the fireplace, radiating warmth. A contented dog is curled... See More » (1)
Seal Slaps Man with Octopus#114 in the growing series of "Headlines I Never Expected to Read". And it's not what you think. It wasn't some guy just minding his own business, hanging out with his pet octopus, taking a flipper to the face from some n'er-do-well seal.
SW ads are getting better...Finally a really useful ad. Might be the first time. Milwaukee Fish Sticks. Now I want some.
A bit of math, but not much@CookieCrumbs and her fruit inspired me to post a puzzle that I found kind of interesting. YMMV. There are two integers between 1 and 20 inclusive. Peter knows their product. Susie knows their sum. They have the following conversation: Peter: I... See More »
I Celebrate the Arrival of SpringThe Warmth of Spring After her long dormancy throughout the frigid winter, she awakens languidly, gently roused by the warm rays of the spring sun. She shyly reveals her treasures, long hidden beneath her cloak of sparkling white. And I must... See More »
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friendsI hope all of you find that your Thanksgiving is filled with peace, happiness and love. I give thanks for your presence in this (or any similar) world.
Illusive LyricsIn a discussion with a musician friend the other night, the discussion turned to Neil Peart (RIP) (member of Rush, for the unwashed among you) and the genius of his lyrics. I said that I believed there was only one song that had ever contained (or... See More »
Ever have one of those days when, everything you touch, you carefully open the lid, take a look, and go "Wow, that's a lot of worms."I need to either hire a flock of birds, take up fishing, or order a case of extra-large cans for overnight delivery.
Any clever circuit design types here tonight?I'm trying to debug a nasty problem and I need a power supply sort of thing where the voltage falls smoothly (and reasonably linearly) from 10 or 12 volts to 1 or 2 volts (or less) over 30 minutes or so. It needs to supply a couple of amps. Anybody... See More »
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