An Engineer's Perspective

From “Christo et Ecclesiae,” to Elitism: The Rise and Fall of Harvard University

The interesting part of the Harvard model is it’s very close to my projections that have been spot on since the pandemic began. Perhaps Harvard can teach the rest of academia it’s okay, in this one instance, to choose accuracy over sensationalism.

Celebrating Father’s Day by Being Fourteen Again

Nothing says Father’s Day like a repurposed Birthday Balloon that my kids duct-taped over. I suppose that’s the down side of having my Birthday one week before Father’s Day. My kids do get me though, as an engineer and former plumber they know I appreciate …

Southern Shrimp & Grits

A spicy take on a southern classic that involves creamy grits, shrimp stock, and proteins. Not an overly difficult recipe, but it does take some time and toward the end a lot seems to happen all at once. My advise, get your mis en place …

The Sad Saga of How the Medical Profession Turned into a Business

Retracing a lifetime of medical office visits that mark the steady decline of the once prestigious medical profession into a business.

Difference Between High School Teacher and University Professor

For other posts, visit my Commentary blog. My Dad and I were reminiscing over coffee about our experiences as teachers. He taught high school Social Studies in North Carolina in the 1970’s, and later on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. I taught graduate mathematics …

First Hand Look at Fly-Over Country

After 900 miles of tranquil countryside roaring to life with green pastures, rivers raging with run-off, and livestock lazily lounging away their spring, I welcomed the special power of the West and confirmed, like I always do, why I could never trade the open sense of freedom I feel in the West for anything they offer back East.

The COVID Crisis Is Clearly Over

Based on analytical data, scientific analysis, and a logical assessment of the conclusions that can be drawn from the words, action, and deeds of politicians, medical professions, the media, and most importantly the American people, the COVID crisis is clearly over.