Day 73: Vitals (5/31/2008)

I finished another sci-fi book Vitals by Greg Bear. Greg Bear is another terrific author, he is so on top of new science findings and is able to blend it into great stories, which in the end will leave you somewhat fucked up but wanting more. Great examples of his work are Blood Music, Eon, and Darwin's Radio.

Vitals is about the human quest for immortality but mixes in some great socio-political issues at the same time regarding the former Soviet Union, gulags, and the breakdown of Cold War alliances. Really good read but you will think twice about eating anything afterwards.

Day 100: Self Portrait #3 (6/29/2008)

Here is my third self-portrait for Project 365 Version 3. along with a few friends who joined me before bed.

It is also common for new political administration's to to review their last 100 days. So here are a few highlights.

1. Number of Presentations given: 5 (4 oral, 1 Poster)
2. Number of trips out of town: 3 (Detroit, Columbus, San Antonio), Topeka doesn't really count
   
3. Number of Books read since Day 67: 6 (Spook Country, Vitals, Red Thunder, Spies of Warsaw, Hominids) and one I didn't blog about Einstein Didn't Use Flash Cards
4. Number of kids birthday parties attended: 1
5. Number of trips to the Natural History Museum: 3
6. Parks on the Summer 2008 Lawrence Park Tour: 5 ("Dad" Perry, South, Centennial, Buford Watson, and the one near our house next to the church)
   
7. Backyard Campouts: 1
8. Number of Out-of State Visitors: 1
9. Sporting events, championship parades, etc: 3
10. Pictures of the kids: Too Many to mention

Let's see what the next 100 days bring!