Well, our kid’s team didn’t place in the Top 12 in the state Mock Trial competition, but one of their seniors was named an outstanding attorney. Still, the kids had a great year and lots to be proud of.

Two hours’ drive later we’re back home and overdue for a good night’s sleep.

The UConn Buzzer-Beater Was A Flawless Short Film

Great little analysis of the excellent TV production at the end of the Duke-UConn game.

In Des Moines today and tomorrow for the state high school Mock Trial contest. Youngest daughter’s team argued prosecution tonight, did well. Two more trials tomorrow!

2026 Reads: Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser 📚

Quite a read… maybe not the best choice for a week where I was traveling to Seattle…

Had a nice week of work travel which included my official installation as a Senior Technical Fellow at Boeing.

Dang but it’s nice to be home, though.

Back to the PNW for work this week! Blessedly the travel here was uneventful.

How about those Hawkeyes!

Thought they’re re gonna let it slip away but that Folgueiras kid had ice water in his veins.

That Nebraska - Vandy game is one of the best in recent memory. Amazing energy, a bonkers pro-Nebraska crowd, and a half-court shot that was this close to going in at the buzzer. Phew. Congrats to the Huskers for making their first ever Sweet 16!

2026 Reads: Godric: A Novel by Frederick Buechner 📚

This is a particularly mean subject line to send on a Saturday.

Chick fil a promotional email saying “tomorrow, set your alarm to chicken o’clock”