The Most Astounding Thing in the Universe

Neil deGrasse Tyson, is quickly becoming one of my favorite people to listen to. Now, I’ve been crazy busy, and I haven’t gotten to see Cosmos. This is one of those I’m really kind of upset to have missed, but hopefully things will slow down soon. When that happens, I’ll be able to catch it online, […]

Let’s Do…Breakfast

Next week, PennEnergy Research and the Oil & Gas Journal Site License program are hosting a breakfast with EMC. A panel of experts will be on hand to discuss Critical Issues Facing the Energy Industry, specifically enabling a culture of safety and SEMS compliance. Oil & Gas Operators the world over have always been concerned […]

Solar Farm Reflection Impacts Pilots’ Visibility

Sunny California’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System has caused problems for pilots traversing the region. Two anonymous complaints were filed in August, before the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System ever came online. A pilot complaint stated that the intense brightness from the mirrors made it impossible to look in the direction of the plant, and […]

What Do Darth Vader, Chewbacca, and the Energy Industry in America Have in Common?

They’re all going to be at the Energy Thought Summit. What’s that? Well, my friend, keep reading and you’ll find out. (Maybe watch the video too.) Energy Thought Summit (ETS) is happening this month in Austin, Texas. On March 24th – 25th the energy industry is taking over the Paramount Theater for a two-day event that promises to […]

How To Achieve Any Goal

For Those in Doubt…Including Me

I get these Daily Rumpus emails by Stephen Elliott, and Saturday he linked to this video on The Rumpus site. The Gap by Ira Glass came at a good time. Reading over the short stories I’m working on, and recent drawings left me with the it’s-all-crap feeling. All the creative types I know suffer through […]

What went through Amanda Palmer’s head minutes before stepping on the TED stage

Skewer the Stigma: In the wake of losing a star, an addict shares “who we are”

Originally posted on Musings of a Gypsy Soul:
Rest in peace, Mr. Hoffman. He had enjoyed 23 years of clean time, previous to his relapse. Phillip Seymour Hoffman. In the announcement of his recent death from a drug overdose, CNN refers to Hoffman as “everyman,” and indeed, he was extraordinarily talented while still remaining personable.…