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Krypto for Crypto

Maybe it’s just me but every time I hear “crypto”, I think of Superman. “Kryptonite” is a fictional substance used in Superman stories. In the most familiar form, it is green and a crystal that comes from Superman’s home planet of Krypton. This Krypto emits radiation that weakens Superman. It is harmless to humans in […]

Pass me the Oobleck

Each year Merriam-Webster adds words to their online dictionary. This year 455 new words made the list. New Dictionary Words | October 2021 | Merriam-Webster. The one that I find the funniest is amirite. Not sure why, but I keep coming back to it. It is slang for “am I right?” Hard to beat the term Oobleck: […]

Meet the Jetsons

Meet George Jetson. His Boy Elroy. Daughter Judy. Jane his wife. The Jetsons was a favorite cartoon of mine. Even though it was originally created in 1962-1963, I was able to connect to the characters and imagine what the future might hold. They didn’t get everything correct and that wasn’t the point of the show. […]