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Scientist. Musician. Humanist.
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Growing up, we genuinely believed that knowledge and reason would eventually prevail. Crazy, right?

Healthcare stories elsewhere: 12 years ago, my dad died of cancer. He had been diagnosed 4 years earlier (age 59) with a cancer that had already metastasized. Over the course of his treatment, he went thru chemo, 3 major surgeries and hospitalizations....

A truly disgusting game by the Denver Nuggets.

I will be performing Prohibition-era tunes at the Magnolia Hotel in Downtown Denver this Thursday 12/5. 4-7pm, with a quartet: Clarinet, 2 guitars (including yours truly) and upright bass. #swing #gypsyjazz #hotclub #jazz

It's giving Tuesday vibes

Decided to cook rabbit for Thanksgiving. Was also tempted by a guineafowl. Anything but turkey!

Went to a fancy restaurant this weekend (James Beard award winner chef) and genuinely hated the entrées. This was for a special occasion, and everybody expressed satisfaction with the meal, but I suspect this was out of fear of ruining the mood. Is it worth breaking the omerta?

Musician friends: How would you quantify/objectify what constitutes a good melody?

I am all for religious freedom and absolutely opposed to any religious privilege. Your beliefs should have absolutely zero consequences for me and for society as a whole.

I hate to be that guy, but this is not how arrows work. (Kidding, I don't mind being that guy at all)