Barron of Blog

Rolling Down a Pillow Mountain

Mike B. — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:01:58 +0000

The kids wanted to do this for a loooong time - it was fun!

Rockin’ the Wireless Headphones

Mike B. — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:01:32 +0000

Libby and Cooper typing letters and drawing stuff on my computer. Libby insisted they both listen to "The Wizard of Oz" soundtrack while "working" on the computer:

Go Hoosiers!

Mike B. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:06:43 +0000

Dressed up and ready to go before this past weekend's IU vs. Purdue game:

And The Angel Said Unto Him…

Mike B. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:44:41 +0000

Back to the Future Project (2011)

Mike B. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:44:15 +0000

It's been around for a while, but I still get a kick out of this "Back to the Future" project (warning: one image has boobies). The premise is to re-capture an identical image from your youth as a grown-up:

Watching the Game in Laundry Baskets

Mike B. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:10:47 +0000

Pillow-lined laundry baskets make perfect seats for little kids (Libby's legs were sticking out the end, but she looked comfortable enough). Here they are watching the Patriots beat the Ravens:

“Walking Through Steel” Magic Trick

Mike B. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:10:27 +0000

Oh man, I am definitely NOT the "coolest" Michael Barron on this beautiful planet. Ladies and gentlemen, I present a jaw-dropping rehearsal video of Michael Barron (the magician) doing his thing:

Busy, Busy, Busy

Mike B. — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:41:07 +0000

Apologies for the recent dearth of posts. Lots of (good) things happening these days. Expect scarcity of posts to continue well into February. Until then please enjoy this picture of my imaginary secretary and a metaphorical pile of things I must do:

Jobs Progression

Mike B. — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:52:31 +0000

I received the first three images in a chain e-mail then added the fourth panel myself. I love political season and so far 2012 is not disappointing!

QI: American Prison Population

Mike B. — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:33:23 +0000

I love watching QI (a British game/quiz/infotainment show):

Viewing our current penal system from an outside perspective is healthy, and their reactions during the three strikes discussion is both entertaining and enlightening.

2012 and I Feel Great!

Mike B. — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:32:56 +0000

Click to play:

Merry Christmas!

Mike B. — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:38 +0000

(cards created by indianapolis photographer nathaniel edmunds)

Blind Spots and Seeing Your Own Eye’s Vascular Network

Mike B. — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:12:08 +0000

I actually did the activity near the end of this video (looking through a pin hole of light to see the vascular network inside my own eye). It was incredible and, pun intended, eye opening. Try it - you will be amazed:

Drawing Fun with Libby

Mike B. — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:41:56 +0000

Libby and I created two drawing together last weekend. They were both of similar scenes (as dictated by Libby) involving a horse, a tropical island, and a pelican flying in the air above. It was delightful to color and doodle with her - such a fertile imagination. She really seemed to have rich stories behind each object represented on these pages:

Polar Express

Mike B. — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:50:23 +0000

Libby and Cooper enjoying hot cocoa and cookies on a recent ride on the Polar Express!

We visited the north pole (where Santa hopped onto the train), had chefs serving us drinks and snacks, and got our tickets punched by a real conductor. It was a thrill for the kiddos. You can see more pictures on my wife's blog.