The process by which uranium is weaponized is complex, and the implications are serious and real. This is my attempt to explain some of the science behind it.
Category: Uncategorized
From Dirt to Detonation
Meandering Through YouTube Whilst Awaiting the Winter Apocalypse
Searching the obscure corners of YouTube for choice gems, just so you don’t have to.
Fire Ant Flickers (#18): 2026 Already?
[Insert your own subtitle here. I really don't mind.]
This is not a post about New Year’s resolutions. Really. But I have made some changes for 2026.
The Therapy of Fixing Things
Wherein I attempt to salvage a somewhat expensive piece of furniture
When we discovered significant issues with some patio furniture, our first thought was to submit a warranty claim. That led to second and third thoughts.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 26)
A few observations about buzzards and butterflies
In which we explore the behaviors of winged creatures at opposite ends of the beauty spectrum.
Pfriday Pfire Ant Pfollies
Adding a "p" before an "f" makes everything more pfun, wouldn't you agree?
There’s a Death Star in the yard next door, and this post is full of unrelated memes.
Dance Venues in Central Texas*
*Highland Lakes and Hill Country area (west and south of Austin)
If you’re new to the area west and south of Austin, and are looking for venues to dance, you’ve come to the right place.
Cantaloupe-Loving Critters
Meet our Melon Menagerie
A melon is a terrible thing to waste.
A Screech Within Reach
A juvenile screech owl has decided to make itself at home on our front porch.
I went to a lot of trouble to hang a perfectly nice owl box on a tree, when all we really had to do was have a front porch.
Favorite Posts: A Baker’s Dozen
A sampling of posts to help you decide if you're in the right place
This is primarily written for the benefit of new (or newish) subscribers to help them decide if they’ve lost their minds by subscribing.