I know most of you don’t care about what music anyone else listens to. You might not even listen to music. But this post is not really about the music I listen to. It’s more about the process I go through to discover new music. How I Listen to Music I used to have thousands of […]
Destination: Oahu, Hawaii
My honeymoon trip in 2005 was to the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. It was one of the better vacations I’ve taken. We went snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, ocean kayaking, lounging on the beach, taking a submarine underwater, and exploring the island. Waikiki beach and Diamondhead. Hanauma Bay. People going snorkeling in Hanauma Bay. The […]
Eating on a Budget in Five States
A couple of summers ago, we vacationed in five states. Whenever I visit a new place, I make it a point to find the best budget restaurants to dine at. Here are my best finds for each state. Tokyo Sushi, in Ashburn, VA If you’re a fan of sushi, you know that a good sushi […]
Who’s the Most Offensive Baseball Player Ever?
Baseball is a game of bases. When you go up to bat, your goal is to tag as many bases as you can without getting an out. At the most basic level, you can measure a player’s total offensive output by his total bases plus walks plus stolen bases. So which baseball players were the […]
Take a Trip to the Real America
My wife and I sat in the car and hesitated for a moment. I hadn’t noticed the skulls and Confederate flag before we decided to stop. The sign outside the shop said “motorcycle leathers.” A Harley was parked in front. We had driven a couple of hours south of Jackson Hole on our way back […]
All-Star Analysis of Players (ASAP)
The goal of All-Star Analysis of Players (ASAP) is to identify baseball Hall of Fame players as early as possible before they are inducted into the Hall of Fame. The ASAP system described here identifies players who are half-way to Hall of Fame status. How It Works An all-star team is constructed for each major league […]