Part I of this posting grew out my experience of a performance by the jazz pianist and singer Eliane Elias, with the wonderful Marc Johnson on bass and Rafael Barata on drums. A native of Brazil, Ms. Elias has mastered … Continue reading
As everyone who has not been living near a volcano vent at the bottom of the Mariana Trench already knows, Steve Jobs’ recent medical leave from Apple has stirred up a wave of angst over the future of Apple’s remarkable … Continue reading
About two weeks ago, my wife and I were going out to dinner, and a little cockatiel flew down and landed on the roof of the car. Even for a home where animals are not only part of the family, … Continue reading
Recently at work, I transferred from a manufacturing organization to a research group that focuses on scientific computing and modeling. In both organizations, I was charged with bringing a human and social perspective to activities that have traditionally been dominated … Continue reading
Perhaps it is because my employer, Sandia National Laboratories, must maintain science and engineering documentation in a usable form for decades, or perhaps it is because of my early training in English Literature, where the work of Shakespeare, Milton, Marlowe, … Continue reading