Bob LorentsoninThe HavenMagnet Fishing — Who Wants to Catch a Fish Anyway?I believe I was about twelve when I lost interest in fishing, and it wasn’t because it had become apparent by then that fish didn’t have…4 min read·Mar 26, 2022--1--1
Bob LorentsoninThe HavenFerret Legging — You Can Lose More than Your DignityIf polo is called the sport of kings, then ferret legging should be called the sport of eunuchs. Should be, but it’s not. Eunuchs would…5 min read·Mar 12, 2022--1--1
Bob LorentsoninThe HavenBrain Wars — The Gender VariationsBy now, most of us have likely noticed that there are significant differences in the way the brains of men and women work. Or don’t work…4 min read·Mar 6, 2022----
Bob LorentsoninThe HavenWe’re All a Little Bananas HereAs if this year hasn’t been disturbing enough5 min read·Feb 21, 2022--3--3
Bob LorentsoninThe HavenWhere Are All the Aliens?The renowned physicist Enrico Fermi posed this question in 1950, following his premise that because the galaxy is very old and very large…4 min read·Feb 17, 2022--1--1
Bob LorentsoninThe HavenGreatest Hits of the EnlightenmentNot since ancient Greece had deep thinking been this popular and produced so few casualties.4 min read·Feb 14, 2022----
Bob LorentsoninThe Washington BoastBeavers vs the Army Corps of EngineersDo not underestimate Army engineers, as they fear neither beavers nor permits.4 min read·Feb 5, 2022----