Santa’s Flight Plan

I’m just not smart enough to calculate Santa’s trajectory. Seriously, I love science, but I’m just not good enough at math to keep track of Santa Claus on his flight plan around the world on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, I don’t … Continued

Ballistic Santa

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I cannot calculate the physics of Santa. Seriously, I love science, but there’s just no way for a guy like me to do the math required to keep track of Santa Claus on his path around the world on Christmas … Continued

Global Santa Tracking System

Have you been good this year? As I have done more than once in the past at this time of year, I’m sharing some good, clean fun for the whole family, brought to you by the United States Government. During … Continued

The Coldest War of All

Our nation’s finest tracking holiday spirit. As I usually do at this time of year, I’m reminding you of where to find Santa and, more specifically, how to track his progress. During the Cold War, the North American Aerospace Defense … Continued

My Luckiest Friday

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At least once a year, I try to write about Friday the Thirteenth. Mostly, because, while other people seem to find it unlucky, I don’t. At least, I don’t find it any less lucky than any other Friday on any … Continued

Another Friday The Thirteenth

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At least once a year, when it rolls around, I try to write about Friday the Thirteenth. And, actually, I try not to write about it more than once per year, but, sometimes, I get stuck for a creative idea … Continued

Santa’s On His Way!

According to the official NORAD Santa Tracker, the jolly fatman that’s keeping our economy running is on his way! He’s been spotting in the Pacific Rim and is headed East toward India, Europe and Africa as I post this.  He’ll … Continued