Eggheads I Have Known

I taught chemistry, back in the day, and learned some, which I  was subsequently privileged to share as a teacher.  As an old coot, let me share some thoughts about some of  the folks I learned from. By the way, I will never forget one  thought about learning chemistry I received on my first day …

Computers & I

This mirrors my experiences with these devices which, they say, might, in the form of AI, rule the world.  They might do a better job.  T’aint sayin’ much.  I don’t pretend to know a great deal, but here is my take (and history) with them, such as it is. Back in the 1960’s when I …

Teaching (and Learning) Chemistry

Of the many things I did to earn my keep, I had the most fun teaching chemistry. I started part time (adjunct) in community college after doing my day job with DEA. (full disclosure: I was, at best, a lousy college student back in the day). For the most part, I taught adults who were …