Monthly Archives: March 2010

Nonsensicles

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Alex Gorman

One of Abigail’s books talks about the importance of nonsense with your kids. I believe it’s a book about preventing tantrums and having well-behaved kids. Part of the idea is that you put them at ease, let them see your … Continue reading →

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Polite Company

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Alex Gorman

There are certain things that you do when you are civilized. Humans have it easy, because we can learn from each other. This is a powerful tool to weed out the stupid and the belligerent. For example, some people still … Continue reading →

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Poor David

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Alex Gorman

David Beckham is one of those love him or hate him kind of guys. Since he joined the Galaxy, my attitude about him has wavered, but this past season I thought he did an awesome job for the team. Sure, … Continue reading →

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A Few Things

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Alex Gorman

First of all, I’m not sure this whole blog thing is working out. At least THIS whole blog thing is working out. Fractal Sky seemed like such a cool name, how could I pass it up. But the reality seems … Continue reading →

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Off the Rails

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Alex Gorman

Sleep has always been a challenging part of life with Abigail. Well, initially anyway, when she was an infant, she really didn’t like sleeping very much. For most of her first year, really. Then we started getting the hang of … Continue reading →

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A LOT of Skies Are Fractal, in Fact

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Alex Gorman
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Reading The City and The City

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Alex Gorman

I have finished China Mieville’s latest book, the BFSA Award nominated “The City and The City” and I loved it. The book is a tight narrative – mystery novel really – but taking place in perhaps the most challenging environment … Continue reading →

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Cat-Rabbit

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Alex Gorman

This is just an awesome image, although I’m not sure why. It has an implied depth that you don’t often get from a single picture like this. Via.

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Not As Bad As Expected

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Alex Gorman

So the US lost 2-1 to the Netherlands today, and could have done even better if their last minute push had come in something other than the last minute. I’m pleased with this. I don’t think Landon Donovan had much … Continue reading →

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Demons

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Alex Gorman

Demons is a horrible television show. I really can’t say enough bad things about it. The characters represent an absence of depth, the concept made real on screen. The plots are contrived, devices stuck on with increasing absurdity as the … Continue reading →

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