I'm sick of winter. It's the right time of year for that statement. It's early March and I'm ready for signs of spring. Unfortunately, we're expecting up to a foot of snow tomorrow. It's the right time of year for that as well. I want green, but it looks like I'll have to wait. So, … Continue reading Polar Vortex
LOOKING FOR GREEN Finding something green in my mother's kitchen is easy. Look on the counter top. It'll be there. But wait, I haven't shown you around. Enter here from the hall by the front door. Notice the slate floor, three skylights ranging overhead. We'll go past the circular stairway made of stone like an … Continue reading A Poem on the Anniversary of My Mother’s Death
What is math? It appears that no one is quite sure. You could say it is the study of numbers, but that leaves out geometry, probability, the study of sets, and much more. Mathematics goes far beyond numbers. Many definitions of mathematics don’t even mention numbers. Wikipedia says math “…is the study of such topics as … Continue reading What is Math?
I promised last time that I would write about what you need before you bring home a puppy. You will need three things. You will need all three of these or you and your puppy will be miserable. 1) Patience Puppies are usually ignorant. An older pup might have learned the wrong tricks. If … Continue reading Three things you Must Have Before Getting a Puppy
I'm having a hard time making my brain work. We have a new puppy. If you have ever lived with a puppy you will know why those statements go together. I'm eating my lunch and resisting the urge to gently rest my head on my plate for a short nap. This time of year when … Continue reading New Puppy!
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I went to a cat show this weekend. If you have never been I recommend it. I saw some fantastic cats. If you are used to the domestic short hair or long hair, some of these cats might look unusual. They did to me! Enjoy the pix If you enjoyed this … Continue reading Cat Show
“Oh no!” You might be groaning to yourself. “What is she going on about now.” Actually, I'm going to go on about compound interest. Bear with me. This won't take long to read and you might save yourself a bunch of money (and I included photos to keep it fascinating). As a bonus, if you … Continue reading What you should know about money.
I’ve been thinking about knowledge recently. Did you know that shape shifting lizards are living among us? Many politicians, including Hilary Clinton, George Bush and Queen Elizabeth, are actually blood-sucking aliens. (This invasion was brought to light in the 1990’s by David Icke.) Did you know that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by the … Continue reading How Do You Know? A Look at Knowledge
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The Nature of Things 