• Bubbles for a New Year

    “We have discouraged Bubbles from barking when she wants something. Instead, of barking or whining (which we also discouraged) Bubbles has found another way to communicate that makes me laugh.”—Tim Bayer Won Over…

  • Quarantine Log

    “I am constantly relocating, moving from room to room. I dare not stay in one place for too long . . . . When Emily starts a home project, she is relentless—a project…

  • 3D Lighting

    “The evolution of  drones-with-lights flying in formation has progressed to creating flying 3D images, and I’m looking forward to a time when I will be able to view such a large display in…

  • The Walnut Heist

    “Mark Rober is astonishingly good at 1) engineering, 2) fabrication, and 3) story-telling—a rare trifecta of talents, to be sure. Squirrels, on the other hand. . . .”—Tim Bayer Won Over By Reality…

  • The Impossible Bassline

    “In a hold-my-beer-moment, Davie504 says nothing in his YouTube response, but his video reply demonstrates that the stated “impossible” is not only possible, but fun to watch.”—Tim Bayer Won Over By Reality By…

  • Shocking!

    “Created by inventor Nicola Tesla in 1891, Tesla coils produce high-voltage, low-current, high-frequency alternating-current electricity. Using some sophisticated controlling equipment, it is possible to produce musical tones by modulating the spark output.”—Tim Bayer…

  • Irresistible to Stella

    “All sentient beings have a weakness. For Stella, a big pile of leaves is irresistible.”—Tim Bayer Won Over By Reality By Tim Bayer BRIGHTON New York—(Weekly Hubris)—1 December 2020—Feeling helpless as I watched…

  • A New Chew Toy (With Bite!)

    “Wanting to bring some mirth to my post this month, I did some hunting and found a 26-second-long video that fit the bill. Here is a toothy little dog smile that made his…