I should point out, however, that I still love the proof of irrational numbers, I just know it well enough that it's not a useful exercise anymore. If anyone would like to see the proof, I'd be thrilled to show you!

That reminds me, askye, there's a particularly gorgeous old Japanese magnolia in my neighborhood that has blooms that are more purple than the norm. This year I should remember to get pictures.

It certainly looks like spring here too.

looks out at freshly-fallen snow.
sighs.
remembers that she hates heat more than she hates snow.
smiles.
thinks about the possibility of living on a tropical island.
thinks.
decides that the ocean breeze would make up for the heat.
craves rum.
thinks that island would be made much more bearable by shirtless Sayid.
goes to bunk.

Doesn't the AL really boil down to Boston or New York?

Yeah, in the East. But I don't think they're a lock for the pennant or WS. They've both had radical revamps from last season. Mind, the Yankees are now sporting an All-Star at almost every position, and then they added Randy Johnson.

vw, if you want, we could go over it tonight. If not, I totally understand -- my mother's an English professor and I never ever let her help me with my homework -- but I could use the practice on someone who gives a shit and who will tell me when she doesn't understand. Tutoring high schoolers seems to involve a lot of mind-reading.

Absolutely. I was actually kind of hoping you'd help me get through this book so I can take the placement test again.

I should point out, however, that I still love the proof of irrational numbers, I just know it well enough that it's not a useful exercise anymore. If anyone would like to see the proof, I'd be thrilled to show you!

Hold that enthusiasm till I need to learn it in calculus. That is calculus, right?

It certainly looks like spring here too.

Hmph. We're supposed to get 4 inches of snow tonight.

To her that's a mark of being a successful parent -- when your kids go off and are happy with the life they've created.

Yes. This.

-t-, seriously, I like his friends and I'll miss having him and them around, but he's excited to be out living his life, and I'm excited for him.

Snowing here now, but it doesn't look like it'll stick. We got about six inches in Milwaukee this weekend though.

That is calculus, right?

Nope! Not at all! It's actually a very simple proof, resting on two things: the definition of a rational number (which is a number that can be represented as the ratio of two whole numbers, a/b) and the fact that the square root of an even number is also an even number (which I can also prove, if you'd like). From there, it's just arithmetic with variables (or, uh, I guess you could call that algebra).

My question for the parents out there.

In my neighbohood we have a park. It has a 10 mile trail that goes out to the bay. picnic areas and public restrooms. tennis courts. children's play area. and homeless people. There are now a lot of moms that won't go to the park - they are scared. There have been NO violent crimes. There are property crimes commited - which may or may not be connected to the homeless. and there are other things such as public drunkenenss and public urination.

Alone, I walk through the park at all times of day. I have never been bothered. I do know people that have had comments made to them.

The moms will no longer go to the park.

While I understand the wish to protect thier children - I think they have ceeded the park to the homeless, the drug dealers, the gangs and anyone else that doesn't care to have thier activities observed.

I suggested that they should take back the park - go in large groups - be visible be present.

the answer:

youre so brave for going to the park

they didn't hear me. grrrr.

eta : the question. no violent incidents. about 10 street people. am I crazy in thinking that numbers of moms ( and dads ) and singles would create saftey and open the park back up to use by everyone? without seriously endangering your kids?