Interesting Math adventure. Today, while having lunch with my parents at Litton's, Barry Litton (the owner) posed a scenario that I had a hard time wrapping my head around. It was this: Barry: If a man came to your home and said, "I'd like to work in your yard everyday for the next 31 days. All I ask for is you pay me 1 cent the first day then double it every day after for the next 31 days." How much do you think you would end up paying? Me: No idea... I can't do that much math … [Read more...]
Pecan Party :: Carnage
So, I've got this HUGE Pecan tree in my yard. And, for the last few weeks, the Squirrels around here have been bombarding my office window the nuts from that tree. The really have sounded like they were having a great time. Throwing their shells at my windows, then running up a Dogwood tree and hiding till I look away. Quite a show let me tell you. I should probably set up a video camera.... Maybe a webcam. Yes, we could have a "Squirrel Pecan Party Cam" in the back! These guys sure … [Read more...]