A Little of This and That. Especially That.

I was happy to read this on Stanley Cup of Chowder this morning:

Today is the midpoint of the Bruins' offseason! HOORAY! Now instead of counting up, we can begin the countdown. 84 days to go until opening night.

Yeah buddy. Last summer was so full of the Cup, I didn't feel the lack of hockey as much. This summer, it's back to normal.

Another thing I read and appreciated recently, on the OUP blog:

Most of us have a false impression of science as a surefire, deliberate, step-by-step method for finding things out and getting things done. In fact, more often than not, science is like looking for a black cat in a dark room, and there may not be a cat in the room.

Very true. I often want there to be answers, simple and conclusive answers, but it don't work that way, do it?

Another hockey thing: did I post about the unicycle hockey yet?

Aren't people amazing sometimes? And thanks to Puck Daddy for sharing, and for the fun commentary on it (worth reading if you're a hockey fan).

Thank Dave Barry for sharing this one:

Well all righty then! Who wouldn't buy a not haunted house?

The idea of opening a Starbucks inside a funeral home staggers me. But someone's doing it, apparently.

I do love the headline they used. Full credit for that.

You don't have to read this story about what makes a hockey player "good in the room", but you do have to look at the picture they put at the top of the post. Go on, look.

Well, what do you think? Just weird, or did it make you smile, too?

Finally, go look at the awesomeness of a crocheted playground. Really, go look, you won't believe it otherwise. Cool and colorful!