Current Events by John R. Patrick – 12/29/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Photos of the week Youngest son The Fam for dinner on Christmas Eve Oldest grandson. Pre-med on way to be an ER doc. A gift from our four children. Now we have to put in the pins of places we […]
The Case for Nukes

The Case for Nukes There have been many stories and books about climate change. I decided it was time to update my view on the subject. In the nineties and early 2000s, I was not so sure about climate change or where I stood. In 2008, I read Tom Friedman’s Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 12/22/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Photos of the week Did not get around to adding to the 3-D print collection. Will print some bunnies for Easter. Some things are hard to 3-D print. Technology startup of the week I first invested in this startup […]
My Back

My Back The expression “we have got your back” has a couple of meanings. In most cases, it conveys support and protection. For example, it means the facilities, equipment, speakers, etc. for a speaking event will be there for you when you need them. In effect someone saying they have your back means they […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 12/15/2023

New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Photos of the week From my 3-D printing workshop. The large snowman required printing 17 pieces (one tooth went missing). Note the needle nose of the green Christmas tree. I was not sure how that come out but it printed […]