The Ethan Update: Mr. Wizard Edition

At dinner recently, we were discussing space and the subject of gravity came up. Ethan told us, "You need gravity to die from a fall; otherwise, you'd just float around. Also, it's not the fall that kills you, it's the impact." Katie doubtfully said, "Really?" Ethan replied, "Katie. I'm in *fifth grade*. I've studied Isaac Newton." He then told us he even knows Newton's middle name. So, America, please address all your physics questions to Ethan Brown PhD, PO Box 12345...

The Katie Chronicles: Plan for World Domination Edition

Katie regaled us with her plans for the future recently at dinner. She has apparently discovered what it means to be famous and her plans include being an international multi-hyphenate artist-athlete. She will sing in Atlanta, do ballet in Russia, do gymnastics in China, act in New York and France (“Is that where they do French, Mommy? Yes? Then yes, act in France.”), and tap dance in Australia, a hotbed of tap dance artistry, apparently. Then she will top it all off with getting married at Disney World. No kickoff date for this adventure has been announced, so stay tuned...