I have three kids, ages 9, 7, and 4. With the third child, we appreciate how we still use for our third child some of the things we were using for our first child. Here are some of the things that we used for all three kids. Car Seat/Stroller The car seat is a requirement. […]
The Tortoise and the Hare, for Writers
Hare was once boasting of his writing speed before the other authors. “I can write 10,000 words a day,” he said, “when I put forth my full productive effort. I challenge anyone here to write books faster than me.”
Tortoise said quietly, “I accept your challenge.”
Genetic Testing Fun with 23andMe
We live in exciting times. For $199, you can get genetic testing done by just spitting into a cup and mailing it to the lab. I know $199 is still out of range for a large number of people, but it will only get more affordable from here. Most Americans can afford $199, though whether or […]
Cooking the World: German Schnitzel & Spätzle
One of the au pairs who took care of my kids was from Germany, and one of the things she missed most was the schnitzel and spätzle back home. I enjoy learning to cook new things, so I took it as a challenge. Schnitzel is a flattened, breaded and fried meat. Spätzle is a type […]
Destination: Taiwan
Back in 2002 my family took a tour throughout the island of Taiwan, except for the mountainous eastern coast where the roads suffered earthquake damage. A tea farm Buddhist warrior god Paiwan aborigines Oyster farmer An old cannon at a former Portuguese fort Where the tea leaves are roasted on a tea farm The famous […]
The RPG to Integrate All RPGs
Dungeons & Dragons initially popularized role-playing games (RPGs) in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Even today, after a decline in the popularity of RPGs, Dungeons & Dragons remains the best-selling and most well-known RPG. RPGs have traditionally been played with dice on a tabletop like a board game. However, modern RPGs are often played over the internet […]