… Someone posted a photograph a series of books designed for youngsters, including “Physics for Babies”.  I can’t wait for the chapter of “Schrodinger’s Cat: Wanted Dead or Alive”, followed by the Dr. Seuss version “Schrodinger’s Cat in the Hat.” “The cat in a box.   … When I went to order shoes online, I noted a warning for California residents that something in footwear could cause cancer or reproductive harm. I promise I won’t smoke them or , forget it. ….  I think the fair way to decide the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is by a drinking game. Hearing participants have to omit the “v” from all words such as “Versus” or “Kavanaugh”. A person forgetting to omit the "v" then takes a drink. If Kavanaugh outlasts Senate Democrats, he wins the nomination. ... Tariffs on Chinese products are starting to take a bit. I had to pay $5 for a spring roll at the local Chinese restaurant the other night. I couldn’t afford the fried rice. …  The weather has been so rainy in the last fall months that a friend is worried by lack of fall color.  I said, “Not to worry; I’m sure there will be lovely shades of mold.”