technology – Charles van Heck's Woodhull Journal

27.10.2025

Random Thoughts: Gibson, Parkinson’s, Space Mirrors, Skunks, and Words

Thirty-seven years ago, on 15 October, Kirk Gibson stepped up to home plate in Dodger Stadium in Game 1 of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. He was suffering from a swollen, shredded ligament in his… Continue reading

06.10.2025

Living in the Virtual World

Early one morning, I took a virtual stroll (more accurately, scroll) through the village of Richburg, New York. An article in The Wellsville Sun about a house on the market precipitated my walk. I decided to stop by the cemetery… Continue reading

01.08.2025

Croissants, Bagels and Harvard’s Space Anomaly

There is no time of day more underrated than the morning. A cup of coffee with a slice of toast. Personally, I would prefer either a fresh croissant or a fresh bagel. Finding a quality bagel or croissant is difficult.… Continue reading