I've been collecting links to interesting things, which I'd like to share with you:

A British Medical Journal article about the importance of randomized controlled trials... and parachutes. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of logic, common-sense, and the scientific method ( Read more... )

This evening I bought mums, pansies, and pumpkins to prettify the front of the house. Sadly, it's because the very nice couple that own the house have put it on the market. If they sell it, our lease will be honored. But when it's up next summer, who knows? Either we might not like the new owners, or they may have other plans for the property. I am ( Read more... )