Two things ...

… (both short) that you can hardly wait to read. 

In the past couple of days, I’ve come across two really great (and really different) ways to fill a bit of time between tasks or chores (or naps … whatever).

One is an excellent example of what I referred to in my last blog as “popular science.” It’s an article about the recent “Red Bull Stratos” project. You know, the guy who skydived from “the edge of space.” This is a discussion of the really interesting science that got left out of promotions for (and later stories about) that jump. Read it here.

And then, if you’re looking for some wit (as well as, IMHO, wisdom) in the midst of this insane political campaign, check out the recent blogs by Margaret and Helen. Some folks wonder if this blog is really written by two old women, lifelong friends who carp and bicker and educate, with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. Personally, I don’t have any trouble believing that’s just who writes the blog, but it doesn’t really matter. It’s great in any case. And I have a suspicion that the doubters are just envious. Anyway, check it out here.