It was dark and grey when I left for my morning walk. Surprisingly, the automatic headlights on the Impala did not turn on. Maybe there was enough ambient light that it did not trip the sensor? I manually switched on the headlights. Nothing happened. Then I tested the high beams and they shined brightly. SoContinue reading “August 29 Day 1269: Gotta Love YouTube”
Monthly Archives: August 2023
August 23 Day 1263: Creatures of the Sound
The last two mornings have had encounters with native beasts of the South Sound. The heron stayed close to the construction platform. The deer were unphased by nearby humans. And the seals were unusually close to shore.
August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count
What follows is a recap of my MAA Retiring President’s Address. It contains some slides, all the lessons, and hints at the proofs for identities. The drawings are my own. The title of my talk has its origins at a previous MathFest. Twenty years ago, I was invited to speak in Boulder, Colorado. This isContinue reading “August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count”
August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023
I was so preoccupied during the recent MAA MathFest that I did not take time to write a post in the moment. Consider this a recap of the entire last week. If you have read any of my previous posts, you likely know that I love the Mathematical Association of America (the MAA). MathFest isContinue reading “August 8 Day 1248: MAA MathFest 2023”
Math Belongs to All of Us 