My Facebook Network
In response to Jude and Eric, I decided to check out my facebook friend network using Nexus. Nothing too surprising here, except what isn’t shown.… Read More »My Facebook Network
Life
Being Thankful
Nice post today by Jonathan Eisen about What Scientists Should Be Thankful For. A great list. “8. Study Subjects or Objects” seems especially important for… Read More »Being Thankful
A good day in California
“We conclude that the purpose underlying differential treatment of opposite-sex and same-sex couples embodied in California’s current marriage statutes – the interest in retaining the… Read More »A good day in California
First Rain
It’s raining in San Diego. We’ve already had more than 1/2″, including a few moments of near-downpour. To put that in context, our average rainfall… Read More »First Rain
Flaming Out
The fires aren’t out yet, but the San Diego Fire Chief announced today that there is no more fire threat for the city of San… Read More »Flaming Out
Morning update
7:45am: A little stronger smell of smoke this morning, but again no change in our status. There has been more “onshore flow” with the winds,… Read More »Morning update
Back in SD
10:15pm: I’m back in San Diego. Flying in was interesting – as we were coming in over San Diego everybody had their eyes glued to… Read More »Back in SD
San Diego Fires
If you’re interested in tracking the progress of the San Diego fires, some of the most up-to-date info seems to be at the Union Tribune… Read More »San Diego Fires
Moving In
We’re moving into the house this week. It’s basically taken over my life – it’s hard to do anything else when everything you own is… Read More »Moving In
Whelmed
I got back from North Dakota earlier this week after Grandma Mary’s funeral. And, in another blow to our family, Uncle Bob (Grandma Mary’s brother)… Read More »Whelmed