Author Archives: Alaska

One of my uncles prefers his steak charred rare, and while that’s not my preference, I understand the attraction. This collection of fun articles about Ike’s steak make me want to try this out. Wood charcoal only. Now to find … Continue reading →

It’s been twenty years. I really need to start playing video games again, if only for the art. I loves me some Eyvind Earle (and not his Sleeping Beauty crap; his paintings), so this Banner Saga business is calling me…. … Continue reading →

Until 2000, the United States participated in the world’s march toward greater economic freedom, its score rising from 7.6 in 1970 to 8.65 in 2000, when the country ranked second only to Hong Kong in economic freedom. Since then, U.S. … Continue reading →

A fascinating article on autonomous robot competitions. Running Man is very cool.  I found its slow move out of the car and into the yellow box, including a Terminator-like pause to raise its head to critically examine its surrounding, mesmerizing. … Continue reading →

I have no doubt Caitlyn will prove to be vocal about the right to keep and bear arms in the upcoming reality show.

’twas the day after D-Day, and we celebrated our freedoms by attending an opera fundraiser at Mia Nipote winery, which is, in fact, run out of the owners’ house.    Outdoors opera is fun. Over the years I’ve noticed that … Continue reading →

“What year is this?” “It is the Viking Age.” “That explains the Laser Raptor.” http://vlt.tc/1xyq

I find much in common with hoplohobia in this fellow’s tale of learning to stall a plane. Initially I was contemptuous, but then it hit me that my first fears of firearms as a young man were also filled with … Continue reading →

Today, I encountered the rare IRS employee who retained his humanity, which meant he could acknowledge and lament the inhumanity of his fellow employees in unjustly confiscating a company’s funds in violation of the IRS’ own regulations. “It can happen,” … Continue reading →