Small Things, Big Distractions

A lot of little things have been keeping my mind occupied this week. First up, I put some “prisoner innovation” to the test with an arts-and-crafts project. I needed a pillbox, since they don’t sell them here and I kept forgetting whether I’d taken my meds in the...

Labor Day, 10K, and 100 Days to Go

This Labor Day weekend had a little bit of everything—races, cinnamon rolls, countdown milestones, and a reminder that even when things go right, they still don’t go exactly how you want them to. On Sunday, I ran my 10K. Only four of us showed up, but I still gave it...

BR: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by David Baker

I just finished reading Electrical and Mechanical Engineering by David Baker, and I really enjoyed it. I’ve always liked engineering and understanding how things work, so this book felt like it was written for me. If life had gone differently, I probably would have...