Newton’s Four Laws of Motion
Space rat All of us who stayed awake in high-school learned about Newton’s Four Laws of Motion. They are: 1) A body at rest remains at rest, or if in motion stays in motion at […]
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Gatsby the Book, Gatsby the Sandwich
South African Entree GATSBY SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen French fries1 baguette, crusty roll, or hoagie1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable5 baloney slices3 tablespoons ketchup½ teaspoon piri piri sauce or hot sauce½ cup shredded iceberg […]
Hummus and the Great Michael Jordan
Jordanian Appetizer HUMMUS INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds canned chickpeas ½ cup tahini 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt SPECIAL UTENSIL food processor Makes 3 […]
Classmate Updates I’d Like to See
Every three months, like clockwork, I suddenly experience an overwhelming feeling of inadequacy. It happens when my high school alumni newsletter arrives. I went to a private all-boys’ military high school, the Albany Academy, founded […]
My High School Commencement Address: “You’re All Whiners, I mean Winners!”
[The following are excerpts from a recent high school graduation address given by Tim Jones. The name of affluent, private school has been withheld to spare the institution further shame and embarrassment for having selected […]
Mr. Popularity – The Early Years
I am often asked, “Tim, were you always so popular and beloved by all who know you?” Admittedly this question is usually posed during a recurring dream in which Scarlett Johansson presents me with the […]
My Alma Mater’s Girls’ Basketball Team—State Champs!
I seldom pay much attention to sports, but when a team from your alma mater wins the high school regional girls’ basketball title … (By the way, alma mater means “nourishing mother” … I didn’t […]
10 Tips to help you thrive at your high school reunion
Have you gotten an invitation yet for this year’s high school class reunion? Are you wondering how you will not only survive the experience, but also thrive? Here are some practical strategies to help put […]
The VW Bug and Rocket Science
In 1972, the same year that the final Apollo mission flew, I found myself without a ride to high school. Yes, we could get to the moon, but could I get to school? I lived […]