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The Remarkable Cousin Sylvia
When my father, an avid Elderhosteler, discovered a course with lots of outdoor activities indended for grandparents and their...
sursumcorda, 22 March 2026 |
Happy Birthday, Music Theory!
Here's another fun video from Charles Cornell, the guy who brought us an amusing look at the Pirates of the Caribbean and the Lord...
Using AI for Mystery Photos
As I continue to organize my father's documentation of his many Elderhostel adventures, I occasionally run into photographs that need...
How Much We Unintentionally Reveal to Eyes That Can See!
Recently I was part of a conversation with several people who are often called upon to write short essays or to give presentations in...
When Powerful Special Interests Overtake Reason and...
In 1989, my father participated in an Elderhostel at the University of Wyoming. The course covered a number of topics, including the...
Sunday Morning Breakfast
Sunday mornings, when I was a young child, often meant going to church. But even more religiously, it meant blueberry pancakes. The...
Just Do Your Part
Here's a very short Facebook reel that I have found worthwhile and encouraging. Some of you may pass it by simply because it is Glenn...
Iran - Can We Do Better than We Did in 1978?
Nearly 10 years after I first read and reviewed The Fall of Heaven —a book recommended to me by two Iranian friends who...
If You're Feeling Cynical
My father did have a way with words. If you're feeling a bit cynical about the state of the world, you might appreciate his...
Palm Beach Airport, I Feel Your Pain
When I read that Florida's legislature had voted to rename Palm Beach International Airport to "Donald J. Trump International Airport,"...