Who taught you how to ride a bike? It's less a matter of learning and more a matter of when I first got the hang of it. My parents both taught me in the usual way. My red-white-and-blue bike, bought when I was 4, came from Sears. It ran out of oil and sounded like… Continue reading QotD: It’s Like Riding A Bike
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QotD: Counting Sheep
What do you do to ensure you get a good night's sleep?Submitted by Jacob’s Ladder. Curl up with Enrique. Wear one of the eyeshades that I got from the few Virgin Atlantic flights I took in 2000 for work where I flew Upper Class. When light begins to come through the windows, cover my eyes.… Continue reading QotD: Counting Sheep
QotD: Beam Me Up
If you could make a magic wish for a futuristic gadget or high-tech innovation, what would your item do? Submitted by Red Pen. Ironic that this question came the day of my Smart Materials class, taught by the terrific Michelle Addington— I even mentioned the Vox QOTD there. We were asked to bring to class… Continue reading QotD: Beam Me Up
QotD: Call The Fashion Police
You must have been a fashion victim at least once in your life. What hideous blunder did you commit? Submitted by Tina. I'm sure I've been a part of many — the 3 1/2 inch high flattop in high school, the knickers (no, not panties: knee-high pants) from fourth grade. But the most recent one… Continue reading QotD: Call The Fashion Police
QotD: [this is so good]
What's the best thing since sliced bread? Why, striped toothpaste, of course. Read and post comments | Send to a friend
QotD: It Was Kismet
How did you meet your current, or most recent, significant other? The day we met, May 1, 2005, right before I got on the plane I'm certain I was in love with Enrique by about 2 p.m. the day we met, if not earlier. Enrique and I met three months before we started at Yale.… Continue reading QotD: It Was Kismet
QotD: What A Waste
What's something you bought, knowing it was a total waste of money? My last car, a brand new silver 2001 VW GTI with a V6 engine. I didn't have a car at the time, but I didn't really need a new car either. I'd priced it out and had researched it for a few months,… Continue reading QotD: What A Waste
QotD: It’s Going To Be Different This Year
What are your resolutions for 2007? Well, I always think that. A few days ago, I wrote, "Finances will be in better order in a year. And I'm going to be a better email correspondent." I would like to get more exercise and drink less alcohol. Read and post comments