Joe Landman

OG High Performance Computing (HPC) veteran. Non-practicing physicist, Ph.D in condensed matter theory. Closet mathematician, aspiring astrophotographer. Hubby, Father, Son, Uncle. Human.

On recruiters, and others

24 Oct 2022 3 min read

I get recruiters sending me what amounts to obvious spam. The most recent one was for a "life changing experience". At the employer I left to join current day job. Others

Its time Dad ...

12 Aug 2022 2 min read

"In peace time, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons" - unknown My baby fought his war valiantly. He fought until he could literally not stand to fight anymore.

Update on Captain, my 12yo canine son

31 Jul 2022 5 min read

We visited the oncologist on Friday. She did xray and ultrasound imaging. I'd written previously that one shouldn't read medical stuff on the internet, as it can upset you.

A Tout Le Mond

20 Jul 2022 6 min read

This is a story I wrote today. It is told from the point of view of my son Captain. It is (as far as I know) true. “So as you read this note

The endgame

03 Mar 2022 9 min read

I generally try to steer clear of politics on this blog, other than to criticize those who deserve it. I am not associated with either major US party, I've voted for,