My wife and I had to opportunity to go to FanX 2025 in Salt Lake City. This convention was the last “weekend” in September. It really wasn’t a weekend it was Thursday, Friday and Saturday (thank you Utah). AS a result “B” and I took Thursday and Friday off work. My parents drove up and…
Month: September 2025
When To Learn Vectors
I have been teaching physics a long time, and all that time I have been teaching physics at the college level, and at the freshman and sophomore level. During the entire time I have been teaching, vectors is something that is always surprises me. For those of you that don’t know, or can’t remember, a…
An Evening with Scalzi
Last night I had the opportunity to go and see John Scalzi at one of our local libraries. He is on a book tour for his newest book – The Shattering Peace – from his Old Man’s War series. I am a big fan of his and so when I heard that he was coming…
What I’m Reading
I enjoy books. I try to read a physical book (either in paper or on a tablet) every night before bed, and I also listen to audiobooks as well. I usually have 2 books going at the same time; one in each form. At the moment I am reading “The Fold” by Peter Clines. It…
A Recurring Verse
So, the following verse has come up a few times in different ways today: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 I am not sure why it…
Starting a New Job (sort-of)
Last week I started my full time job at Boise State University. I have been hired to be a full time lab instructor, and as a result I am teaching 6, yes 6, lab classes. That means I am in the classroom for about 18 hours a week, and I have around 140 students. In…
Health in our Nation
What is going on with our nation and the notion of what is healthy. This week the head of the CDC was fired and escorted out of her office by security because she wouldn’t fall in line with what the White House was telling her to do. I realize her job is appointed by the…