Today is the 7th day of Pesach. For the past year, the Eqyptians have been beset by the Ten Plagues. Dam, Tzfardaya, Kinim.. In English: Blood. Frogs. Lice. Wild Beasts. Pestilence. Boils. Hail. Locusts. Darkness. Slaying of the First-born. We’ve put blood on our doorposts to protect us from that last plague. And, now we are free, on the edge of Yam Suf, the Sea of Reeds.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
House trap?
I had a slew of clients sell their homes this past year. Probably because the market rebounded and they thought they would finally come out ahead.
From here to there
I’ve written about the need for logistics (here’s but one example) in all sorts of firms before. And, perusing the pages of a new book by Edward Humes (Door to Door), I was reminded how, given the internet, procurement of raw materials and sales of products and services really crosses many boundaries.
Let the sun shine in?
I’ve always been tempted to use solar energy for my home. But, in the places I’ve lived, it never seemed practical.
When ‘in-common’ is in strife
When my mom died, I wanted to keep her house; my brother wanted to sell it. Not very much different from the scenarios I see when I serve as trustee for various estates.
Tonight, tonight…
Wow. A Friday night Pesach (Passover). Back when I was a little boy, I remember the first time that occurred in my lifetime (short as it was). It was something special. Because of the extra prayers tonight- and tomorrow night, when Shabat ends.
Earth Day
Tomorrow is Earth Day. Yup, there have been 46 celebrations of this event.
A barrel of fun?
So, yesterday, we described Bigelow’s first space venture. (Yes, FIRST.) Because space still matters- as does recognizing the dreams of science fiction are just tomorrow’s science and technology realities. Even though we have a government that seems to have lost the concept that spending money on government R&D returns manifold benefits to the economy. Because, if the government helps with basic research, private industry picks up the ball and makes these concepts everyday tools for you and me.
Will this blow-up blow up?
I am sure if you read my blog routinely (What? You don’t? Shame on you!), you can recall I often say that science fiction is just science and/or technology that hasn’t happened yet.
Come on- now?
I know you hate doing your taxes. But, the IRS gave you three more days this year. Because of the calendar and holidays, your federal taxes are due today- the 18th of April. So, what DID you do over the weekend?