• We learned: that all baseballs used in Major League games have to be treated with a specific kind of mud, supplied by one man who harvests it from a secret location along the Delaware River.

• We think: motion smoothing does harm the cinematic experience. This article explains the feature, used in TV showrooms but very off-putting in-home settings. It often requires that the TV buyer manually disable it. It’s worth the small extra effort.

• We read: and were very moved by this story: An Iowa man saved more than $3 million during a lifetime working as a carpenter. His final wish for that money was that it be used to send poor students in Iowa to college. 33 students have benefitted so far, an amazing legacy.

• We've been: to Gas Full Service Restaurant in St. Augustine and declare it the best burger we have ever had. Everything we ate that night was delicious, but the burger was special. We look forward to returning.