ColinWhittaker.com
just a place to jot some things down
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On Rigor
Gabby Petito disappeared on August 27th 2021, and was found dead the following month. She had been murdered by her fiancé on a road trip. At the time,…
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On Plane Crashes
Growing up, I’d sit with my dad as he watched the evening news to see how his tv news competitors were doing. The local Fox broadcast was at…
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On Awards
Each quarter, my employer gives our awards to people in our organization. Over the years, these have gone by many names – performance, grit, tenacity, reliable, team player,…
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On Personal Science
I was at the Las Vegas International Airport California Pizza Kitchen late last Saturday night, preparing to fly back from a friend of mine’s wedding on a redeye…
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On Fools and Fanatics
I have an acquaintance who I follow on instagram, I will not name him. Daily, he posts political memes. They are the sort of ‘gotcha’ political memes that…
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On The Big Lie
I was reading some of Oscar Wilde’s short stories and writings at the Brookline Tatte this morning. The coffee shop was absolutely packed so I resorted to sharing…
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Colin’s Guide to Gambling on Sports
“There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch” -Milton Friedman
Sorry, Milton, but I beg to Differ.
