Newmark's Door

I was hoping for a happy ending which didn't come, but it is still a very nice story.

100% true:

The Law of Unintended Consequences is probably one of the most important things anyone in a position of power can consider when pondering the implications of a new law or regulation.

Just dictating something may sound good, but what are the other ramifications beyond those intended?

Grim but possibly useful.

Somewhere, a long time ago, I heard this: "Successful aging is learning how to lose things: people, skills, even memories. And cherishing like crazy what you are permitted to keep."

I certainly agree.

More details on Issac.

This is a lovely story. There might be hope for us yet. Even in California.

I was struggling with unloading my toddler, my bags and wrangling an unruly cart (seriously — why do some lack power-steering?) A fire truck from Redondo Beach (E61) had just parked nearby and four firefighters got out.

And give the dad an award, too.

That's one smart doggie.

Made possible by a "village of volunteers".

There's lucky, and then there's this guy.

Paul Graham:

I'm usually reluctant to make predictions about technology, but I feel fairly confident about this one: in a couple decades there won't be many people who can write.