300 Km per second

The speed of light was an important piece of an Aspen Center for Physics lecture I attended last evening presented by Ramamurti Shankar of Yale.  He eloquently explained the history of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity as well as the basic understanding of the theory itself.  It was very well organized and presented.

Tonight the University of Colorado School of Medicine is offering a medical lecture at the Given Institute.  If all goes well I hope to treat myself to that lecture.

A recap of yesterday afternoon: Abe and I went to the rec center for a while then on our way to pick up Jamuna we drove up to Snowmass Village.  We didn't have a lot of time to explore but we could see that it is quite a large complex of lodging establishments and some shopping areas at the base of a large ski area.  Maybe we'll go back when we have more time.

Here is Abe at the entrance to the rec center.

Jamuna made it back on schedule after a nice visit with Sierra.  They have already planned another visit, maybe as early as next week.

It rained quite a bit yesterday afternoon and evening.  Other than my walking to the ACP for the lecture, the evening was spent at the condo catching up on various mindless activities such as TV, gaming, and TV.

This morning Mrs. White, Jamuna and Maya went for a 30-minute hike up the hill to the south of the condo.  I need to check out this area as it sounds quite nice.  Abe and I went to the PO then ACES to see about a program offered this weekend.  We are on the wait-list since the class is full.  Picked up a loaf of 6-grain bread right out of the oven at Main Street Bakery.  Abe has already completed his viola and guitar practice for the day as this is required for him to have access to his Nintendo.  Maya is practicing right now.  Jamuna is procrastinating.



Here is proof that Jamuna just started practicing today.  She plays so beautifully. I wish I could hear more of her music.  In just a couple of days Dr. Carl and Ms. Nicolette will be here.  Jamuna is looking forward to composing with Dr. Carl and playing a bit for Ms. Nicolette.

Stefani is coming over for an hour after lunch then we will all go to the rec center.  Tonight we are ticketed for an event in Harris Hall featuring Jean-Yves Thibaudet.