Lake Michigan is beautiful without limit. There are a million places along the lakefront from which you can enjoy its beauty. Even from the same locus, it will never, ever look the same twice. For that reason, its beauty can never be captured by image, though perhaps someone more well-spoken could capture how it makes [...]
Imagine that you’ve learned a new language that allows you to see things in a way that you’ve never before been able to conceive. Imagine the new kinds of questions that you can now ask which you could not before! It is an amazing feeling. Mathematics is invigorating, inspiring, and fun.
During my Fall 2010 semester I took one class, a survey class, Applied Mathetical Analysis. It was a total blast. Sure, every topic covered had entire classes for and books written about them… but that just made it more interesting! This semester is in my top-three favorite semesters of all time. I worked extremely hard, [...]
Last Friday, a friend of mine shared with me his time, thoughts and ideas. We had a great discussion that, among other things, got to the topic of warriors and peacemakers in our society. We talked about, generally, how those members of society, the guardians of our values and beliefs, must embody these very standards. [...]
While installing the power hookup for the Gerbings coat I managed to dislodge the battery drain hose by lifting up the battery (because I wanted to look at it). Brooke explained that: The battery vent/drain hose attaches on the right side (as you sit on the bike) and should go to the same place the [...]
Never clean your seat with Armor All; you will slip around all over on your seat. I spent 5 hours experiencing this, and after 3 hours (ridden away from home of course) it started getting painful. The guys on concourstech suggested 303 or F21 instead.
A couple of weeks ago I “installed” the Targa 1/2 tank bra. It installs easily; you just hook the edges around the bottom of the gas tank.
There is a precedent for hosting other languages on top of Racket by compiling their syntax down to Racket. What got me thinking other languages on Racket was Shriram’s P4P article, and also to some degree a discussion surrounding Gambit’s SIX. It got me wondering… Would PLT have anything to gain from providing a non-parenthesized [...]
Lately I’ve begun to notice that the seating position on the Connie really leans more towards an aggressive crouch than laid-back sitting-up-high relaxed. Coincidentally Stephen posted this on an unrelated topic: Balance and adjustment are important on the Connie, she is after all more of a sport bike than a touring machine. Point taken! (via [...]
A few weeks ago I joined the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Heard that their towing package is great, so I signed up for it, though I wish never to use it ;).