Why “The Carmine Lens”?
Now that I have over a dozen posts on this beast, it’s about time I explained the meaning of the title. I admit it; first off, I thought it sounded cool. If it doesn’t have a certain ring to it,...
View ArticleThank goodness Thanksgiving is over…
…in Korea, that is. Don’t get me wrong. I love Chuseok (the Korean “Thanksgiving” holiday) in theory. The sentiment is awesome; families gather at their ancestral homes to eat awesome food and thank...
View ArticleLegos and Dragons in Space
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Less than an hour ago, the news broke that SpaceX has now launched the Dragon, a spacecraft on a cargo mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. The launch...
View ArticleFight for democracy in Hong Kong
I have a few friends who are in Hong Kong or grew up there, and have been watching my Facebook feed over the past few days with varying degrees of trepidation as the two sides—democracy and...
View ArticleTurning Thirtysomething
When a couple begins a new relationship, every moment is precious. Each day feels like something special. The first week is a memorable event. The second week, the third, and the fourth are watched...
View ArticleTrickle down to where?
I’ve been hearing a lot from progressive campaigns in recent years that trickle-down economics has been “proven false.” But something about that just doesn’t sit right with me. If trickle-down...
View ArticleCartoon #1: The Game
As a pragmatic centrist in most political discussions, I often find myself feeling rather as though I were the net in a tennis court watching the other players as they lob balls back and forth, each...
View ArticleHappy Halloween!
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View ArticleForce of Habit
Interesting idea that I ran across on a LinkedIn blog post a few weeks back. A good number of the most easily recognizable names in science and business, including Einstein and Steve Jobs, have (or...
View ArticleIf you want something done right…
Now, I’m not naming names here. As a professional, I know better. But companies and schools really need to teach people how to properly use their Microsoft products. I do freelance work doing quality...
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