How Best To Learn

How Best To Learn

I’m a big fan of Nicky Case’s work.  She is a hard-to-describe creator, making online simulations, zines, tools (e.g., Nutshell – a tool to make expandable explanations), simulators, etc.) as well as giving talks, offering YouTubes, etc. She created a few things that addressed, in a brilliant synthesis of available cognitive science on the question,…

Directory of Laser Talks

Directory of Laser Talks

Citizens’ Climate Lobby has an intranet for members.  It has a lot of great reference material.   Here is a representative sample.  If you want to read any of them, just join Citizens’ Climate Lobby (no cost, no duties) and login to the “Community” intranet (https://community.CitizensClimateLobby.org) What are Laser Talks? Just as a laser is powerful…

Chapala Bus from Ajijic to Guadalara

Chapala Bus from Ajijic to Guadalara

There are two classes of service: Servicio Plus (aka “Chapala Plus” or “Directo” service). This is express service on cushy, air conditioned busses that make limited stops between Ajijic and the old bus station in southeastern Guadalara — the “Central Vieja” (map).  Running time: about 60 minutes.  Cost 65 pesos. Servicio Regular (aka “Regular Service”…

Welcome, Sofia Mae Willis!

Welcome, Sofia Mae Willis!

Sofia Mae Willis was born on December 3, 2023, my fifth grandchild … another beautiful, healthy, smart girl. She comes from a long line of independent-minded, beautiful, and intelligent women, including her Mom and the women on her father’s side. Here are some ancestors who share her middle name, from her father’s side of the family. As soon as I can, I’ll add more slides to document her mother’s side!

A broken leg … ugh

A broken leg … ugh

Current Status: Monday, Dec. 18 I’m walking fine. Still need a little PT to strengthen the leg and resilience.  But basically, I’m 100%.  I’m CLOSING this live blogging.  It’s just history now. ——–  Live Blog  —————– Sunday, Dec. 17 As the week progressed, I walked further and further.  Yesteday I walked up to La Comer,…

How To Introduce Yourself: “Hi, I’m Todd Wheeler”

How To Introduce Yourself: “Hi, I’m Todd Wheeler”

On my second day as a Yale freshman, I awoke with a slight hangover from the impromptu “Welcome Us” party our entryway threw the night before.  I staggered into the common bathroom shared by the 3 rooms on my floor. My next-door neighbor Tod (pronounced ‘Todd’) was brushing his teeth.   Another man was finishing a…