Stranger in a strange land

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Random notes

First, congratulations to my friends Natalie and Jeroen on the birth of their son Lorenzo!

Second, anyone else know what the hell is going on with blogger? If you got here and didn't expect to, you'll know what I mean.

Third, my Peter Bruntwell CD, Normal for Edgewater, came in the mail today. At $.99, it is a stone-cold bargain. As the Amazon editorial staff put it;

What in the name of baseball and apple pie does a South London lad know about Americana music anyway? Apparently plenty, as is evident on the third album by singer-songwriter Peter Bruntnell, who could offer a hint or two to American artists looking to make a splash in the same, seemingly watered-down genre.

I love "You Won't Find Me," which you might give a listen to. Also, advice is worth what you paid for it.

Fourth, a guy gave an interview talk about working on a particle accelerator this week, but while making pre-talk conversation, I learned he had consulted on designing the keel for Larry Ellison's America's Cup boat (which lost), That's actually pretty cool, and I need to find a boat which needs some pit-pork this summer. Chesapeake, here I come!

Fifth, the physics of pinewood derby cars. I think his ideas are neat, but the men who take this seriously need to do a little self-reflection. They are one step away from pageant moms.