Direct Feedback
Viewing what you’re doing I’ve mentioned previously that my kids compete in various track events – pole vaulting, speed walking, etc. – and I regularly take short videos of them to provide feedback and show them their form. But this time it was my turn – I was competing and asked one to video me. […]
Perfectly Imperfect
Pretty Darned Good It started with another one of those “How good is 99%” sort of columns, you know – the kind that conjure up images of planes crashing and people dying from getting the wrong prescriptions in scary sorts of numbers. And while they may pull out statistics to make their point, we know […]
Other People’s Messes
Cleaning up after yourself Another week, another reason to mow the lawn, and another round of cleaning up after the dog before that. Yes, we’re dog owners – and we manage all of those aspects of ownership that come along with it. But I’m still unhappy picking up after other dog owners…
Drafty Thoughts
Doing the heavy work out in front Have you ever watch a cycling event? Those guys race for hours across the countryside, but the real work happens in the front. Perhaps that’s a bit harsh. Everyone is working the whole time, but every competitor recognizes that it’s easier to follow than it is to lead. […]
I Doubt It
What do you see? My daughter has discovered this card game that is also named after one of the products of male cattle… And it’s an interesting study into lying. Can you lie convincingly, or can you tell the truth in such a manner that someone else will think you’re lying? Or beyond that, can […]