Random Learnings #37
Costa Rica celebrates Mother's Day in August, not the most-oft chosen month May. From the National Museum of Costa Rica web site: Even within May the date Mother's Day is…
World War I Era Maps
My interest in maps - especially older maps - has grown over the past few years, and on a Monday in late February I spent a few hours in the…
Meandering Thoughts #31
During major football tournaments, the referees assigned are, for obvious reasons, are neutral. For Switzerland v. Germany, the referees are Italian. I'm currently watching Belgium v Romania in Euro 2024…
Weighted Goal Average
Most football (a.k.a soccer) leagues award the player who scored the most goals during a season the Golden Boot award: Erling Haarland in England's Premier League, Harry Kane in Germany's…
Candidates Cold-Calling You!
For years, recruiters have cold-contacted me for roles that don't match my background no matter how hard you try to spin it, sometimes so disconnected with reality that a hiring…
Foodie #7
My wife's cousin recommended The Olde Pink House in Savannah, Georgia, and therefore chose the restaurant for our anniversary dinner while visiting. The menu is very impressive with fish, meat,…
Random Learnings #36
A red door is very meaningful in Savannah, Georgia: It may have started in Scotland, but perhaps nowhere else in the world today do you see the symbolism of a…
Can’t Escape From Hawks
In a tourist shop in Savannah, Georgia. My wife has stopped being surprised and believes I should be wearing my Hawks paraphernalia whenever traveling. Did multiple Go Hawks! at airport.…
National Theater of Costa Rica
The Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica in central San José, Costa Rica (adjacent to the Plaza de la Cultura and our hotel) is considered a national treasure and architectural gem:…
Meandering Thoughts #30
Defeating Pakistan and advancing to the Super Eight in the T20 World Cup does nothing for cricket's visibility among United States sporting fans. It's been over four decades for football/soccer…