Out of our element Published on November 18, 2025November 17, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Space is dangerous There are lots of ways for things to go wrong off-Earth. Read More
Knowing too much Published on November 11, 2025November 10, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Fictional details One’s background can get in the way of a good story. Read More
Going shopping (II) Published on November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The staff We mention another aspect of in-person shopping. Read More
The old fort Published on October 28, 2025October 27, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Restoration and recreation How much of an historic site needs to be historic? Read More
Going shopping (I) Published on October 21, 2025October 20, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com In person We offer some observations on spending money. Read More
Walking the walk Published on October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Experimental history We advocate adding a requirement to the graduate history curriculum. Read More
Seeking agreement Published on October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Another step We propose a modification of the Scientific Method. Read More
Maxwell House, emmer and TikTok Published on September 30, 2025September 29, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com A matter of concentration How long is your attention span? Read More
Writing for oneself Published on September 23, 2025September 22, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Knowing the audience Even with the least important message, you should keep in mind who is to read it. Read More
Analog lessons Published on September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Doomed ideas (III) A different sort of lesson for this digital age. Read More