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Russian Roulette

by Brian on July 7, 2010 in Miscellaneous

One of the things you give up as a perpetual traveler is comfortably familiar places: The corner cafe where you can settle in with a book; your favorite place to take a walk; or that great restaurant where you know exactly what you’re going to order before you arrive. The old tried and true just doesn’t exist for someone who’s changing zip codes once or twice a week. Normally that’s a good thing. But not always.

Does anyone want to place a wager on whether “John” here has any idea how to cut hair?

When Lawnmowers Fly

by Brian on July 5, 2010 in Connecticut

Sadly, I am not the one flying this contraption. No, we were picnicking in Gillette Castle State Park when we saw this unknown aviator take off from the other side of the Connecticut River. He circled a few times and then flew off to destinations unknown.

My only question is: where do I get one?

Physics and Driving 101

by Brian on July 2, 2010 in Miscellaneous

“An object in motion will not change its velocity unless an unbalanced force acts upon it.”

– Sir Isaac Newton, Principia Mathematica

Newton published this First Law of motion 323 years ago, so it hasn’t been new news for more than three centuries. In non-geek speak, what it essentially says is that when a large object is speeding in your direction, get the hell out of the way because it is unlikely to stop. As it turns out, that is a pretty good basic driving tip too. A related tip would be that when you’re merging into traffic and encounter a 20,000 lb recreational vehicle moving at 65 mph on your left and a yield sign on your right, it is probably a good idea to, um, you know . . . yield?

It’s shocking how few people read Sir Isaac Newton.

Exploring Exeter

by Brian on July 1, 2010 in New Hampshire

Squamscott River along Swasey Parkway, Exeter, New Hampshire

Exeter, New Hampshire, is a worthy stop to while away an afternoon. Browse the downtown boutiques, take a book to the excellent Swasey Park (as we did), or kayak the calm Squamscott River.