Newtonian physics in real life, good books, and a cat.

In reading The Golden Compass, I’m remembering why so many so-called “adult” books bore me: very little happens in them, and even when it does, it’s hard to care about the characters it happens to. In this book, much happens, and I care about all the people, some of whom I don’t even like. I Continue reading Newtonian physics in real life, good books, and a cat.

Purim

I was told today that a year from this coming Purim will be my conversion. Now I have an actual date to look forward to. It will be over in Israel, I am sure. I hope I can get Buck to come on over. Peter as well, but Buck at least. Details to be forthcoming, Continue reading Purim

mail trucks

I am starting to find amusing the slow progress of the mail truck two streets away, seen through bare trees. This is a little too zen for me, but I must stay here and await the arrival of Food. Yes, I am quite capable of going to Food myself, were my shoulders, biceps and triceps Continue reading mail trucks