KC Episode #1 – The Scores
This is episode #1 of a new series of short videos I plan to make. I want to convey some interesting stories. I only plan on these being 5 minutes or less.
Meet My Friend Al, A 99.9 Year-Old Woodworking Master
It is believed that my friend Al is the oldest functioning woodworker in the USA. I’d like to introduce you to him and show you some of his amazing work.
Tales of a Field Geologist (Part 1)
As I look back on my geological and environmental science career, there were a few stories that have stuck with me. In this article, I share three stories that left imprints in my mind.
Insights on Human Survival
I have been a student of the earth and life on earth throughout my life. Never before have I listened to someone with such immense intelligence and insight that has the ability to take complicated topics and explain them with such clarity that I could have my 7-year-old listen to him speak. Many thanks to Rich Roll for his continued excellence in podcasting and teaching us about the status of life on earth.
How We Battled And Beat Preeclampsia Using Blood Pressure Data
Preeclampsia (pre-e-CLAMP-si-a) is a condition unique to human pregnancy. It is diagnosed by the elevation of the expectant mother’s blood pressure usually after the 20th week of pregnancy. In this story, we used data collection and visualization to help our doctor make the right choices for my wife during our high-risk pregnancy.
The Happiness of an Education
Contrary to the “Agony of an Eduction”, this article expresses the joy of an education. The joy comes from first learning to use Tableau.
Can You Spot The Anomaly In This 10-Year Happiness Evaluation?
Ten years of happiness data is what I used to find something interesting. I didn’t plan on writing this article, but an anomaly I detected really made me think about the significance of this data.
How I Am Making Changes to Live Longer (Project Reset – Part 1)
I am going to reset my biological age. This article describes what I plan to do. I don’t know how how long it will take, so you should subscribe to this blog to follow this story!
The Power of the Mind is the Future
Wim Hof is in my brain every day. This man is truly revolutionizing the way I think. I’ve written about him before, but his latest work is so stunning that I needed to update his progress.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 8)
In Day 8 of building a gunite pool, preparations are made for pouring the concrete slab.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 7)
In day 7 of building a gunite pool, the tiling is completed.
How To Build A Gunite Pool (Day 5 and 6)
in Day 5 and 6 of building a gunite pool, the activities focused on regrading the yard.
A Halloween Trick That Was Definitely Not a Treat
Someone tainted a piece of our Halloween candy. I’m not amused.
The Agony of an Education
Some stories just pop out of my mind. Other stories take time. This one has been forming for the past three months. It should have a subtitle: Why Using Alteryx and Tableau is a lot more fun than using SQL and R.
Moving Soil and Stone
Today was a very physical day. Mother Nature has a way of breaking your back when you decide to move her soil and rocks around.