“Await Your Reply” by Dan Chaon on Flickr.
I just finished this book and it is remarkable. Part of me would be happy to start reading it a 2nd time right away.
Pinewood derby cars, ready to race tomorrow night. on Flickr.
I’ve determined that the only factors relevant to speed for this derby are wheel alignment and weight. The axle attachment to the car body is a complete crapshoot - very difficult to ensure alignment beyond the first run. Of course axle lubrication is important but it’s a level playing field cause everyone will do that.
I’ve read all sorts of discussion about weight placement but have had the best results by drilling weight rods into the rear of the car, then topping off weight at check-in with sticky weights on the underside.
My guess is that Jo’s car (green) will perform better, but I’ve been wrong before!
Old bag. New bag. Same bag. on Flickr.
When I find something that works for me, I stick with it. After 5+ years using the bag on the left, it has sprung a leak. Though it is an expensive bag, I carried it every day and travelled to NYC, Dallas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, San Francisco, Iceland, Istanbul, Montreal, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Florida, and probably more places than that. Amortized, it cost me about $1.65 a month and it was worth every penny.
I hope the new bag holds up just as well!
