Author Archives: drdzoe

My case for Obama

Posted on September 3, 2008 by drdzoe

My friend Paul challenged me to write a positive case for Obama. (He’s still trying to decide who to vote for, and he similarly challenged another friend to make the case for McCain.) Rather then just email it to him, … Continue reading →

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More blogging by me!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by drdzoe

I’m going to be occasionally blogging on technical matters on the new Mixx Engine Room blog.  (Mixx is where I work, for those who may not know.)  Those posts are going to be seriously geeky, so don’t be ashamed if … Continue reading →

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Sloth

Posted on July 5, 2008 by drdzoe

Sloth is not usually one of my vices.  But this week, well… This past week, here at the beach, a typical day would go something like this: 9: Wake up.   Lie around in bed, talking to Julie. 9:30: Eat breakfast … Continue reading →

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Recent reads

Posted on July 3, 2008 by drdzoe

– Hens’ Teeth and Horses’ Toes by Stephen Jay Gould. A collection of essays about various aspects of biology and the history of biology. Gould was an expert as essay writing, mastering the technique of starting with some small but … Continue reading →

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A job well done

Posted on June 14, 2008 by drdzoe

Julie and I are reaching a major transition in our lives. Our three kids are all reaching major milestones on the growing to adulthood, and those in turn mark major milestones for us. – Diana, our youngest, graduated yesterday from … Continue reading →

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Latest readings

Posted on May 25, 2008 by drdzoe

The latest few books that I’ve read: – The Odyssey by Homer, in the Robert Fagles translation.  Somehow, I managed to get this far in life without ever reading the Odyssey, other than a kid’s version many moons ago.  The … Continue reading →

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The temperature of Art

Posted on April 6, 2008 by drdzoe

I view art of all sorts as having a temperature. Whether painting, sculpture, literature, theater, cinema, or music, art can be coolly cerebral or hotly passionate. Consider, for example, the Mona Lisa. The most famous painting in the world, she … Continue reading →

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More on what I’m reading

Posted on April 6, 2008 by drdzoe

I finished off the Sharpe’s Rifles series.  Nothing much to add to the previous notes on them – all good, quick reads without a whole lot of depth. I’ve moved on to read Genghis Khan and the Making of the … Continue reading →

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What I’m reading

Posted on January 29, 2008 by drdzoe

My reading list so far for this year: – Several books from the Sharpe’s Rifles series by Bernard Cornwell.  These are historical adventure novels featuring Richard Sharpe, a soldier in the British army during the Napoleonic wars.  I’m enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Springfield Mall jumps the shark

Posted on January 29, 2008 by drdzoe

Springfield Mall, in Springfield, Virginia, fills a surprisingly large role in many of my memories.  My first date with Julie, my wife, was going to see “And Justice for All” in the movie theater there.  (Lousy movie.  Nice date.)  My … Continue reading →

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