The Physics of Music

BoinBoing linked to this tutorial from Tufts University:

The Physics of Music and Musical Instruments

 

Science and art combined; music and physics; math and sound. Cross disciplinary heaven.

This is perhaps the perfect intersection for all interests within the Typhoon.

New Phones are Here!

Kids get phones like this:          Grownups get phones like this:

 

             

Kitchen Countertops

Just in case you haven't seen how the stone countertops turned out.

 

We're Moving to Verizon

Through an interesting chain of events, I can announce that we've started the switch from Sprint to Verizon Wireless. It seems that, when Sprint changes their administrative fee structure, that opens up a window of opportunity in which you can request to discontinue your contract without paying the stiff early termination fee. Sprint changed their administration fees earlier this month; the window of opportunity opened; we seized it.

By this time next week, our existing phone numbers will port over to Verizon. You'll still reach us at the same phone numbers. But, if Verizon is your carrier, we'll now be in-network.

And that's my question to those who keep tabs on us Johnsons here on the blog -- who's a Verizon subscriber? Who's now a free in-network call?

Verizon subscribers:  Sound Off!!

I got....nuthin'

I haven't really felt compelled to blog much lately. I mean, I've been following all the news of Obama's inauguration and local Portland scandal. I've been tracking the renewable energy news, and devoting huge chunks of my attention to my job. Often, blog-worthy things emerge from these times. Not right now, however.

I guess that's a good thing. As hectic as work is right now, it helps to have the rest of our lives somewhat stable.

C's MRIs in December have all come back with 'clean' results. No cancer detectable. That's good. She's writing another contract project. I get the sense that, while it's work, she's happy doing it.

As for me, however, I get to see the doctor next week. Seems I have a hernia. Probably had it a long, long time. Only now is it getting to be a source of discomfort. Doc says it needs surgery. So there it is. On the other hand, the optometrist says my corrective lens prescription is lessening.

All things considered, that things are uneventful and unworthy of blogging is a good thing right at this point in time. I'll take it. Happily.

Someone's Taking Orders for Girl Scout Cookies

If you're interested, you know how to reach us!

Did You Know?

If you play your cards right, and you show up in the stonecutter's store at just the right time, you can get custom-installed slab granite countertops for your house in less than 24 hours?

It can be done. C did it.

Never thought I'd see that...

Oh. Almost forgot -- the countertops are fabulous!