How Do You Know? A Look at Knowledge

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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

An Introduction to Clouds

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I’d like to introduce you to a cloud. It’s called Asperitas and it’s a beautiful thing (although it can accompany some ferocious weather). It was recently recognized as a supplemental feature of the species stratiformus by the World Meteorological Organization on March 23rd 2017 (World Meteorological Day). Clouds are complicated things as anyone who has … Continue reading An Introduction to Clouds

A Pair of (unrelated) Poems

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Echoes It was the closing of the day when the geese filled the sky, honking hollow echoes of sound. Wings curved, close, over the water. When the geese filled the sky their reflection held the sunlight, in wings, curved close over the water. Landing in sunset ripples on the pond their reflection held the sunlight … Continue reading A Pair of (unrelated) Poems

Miscellaneous Fact (You Should Know)

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Unless you enjoy toxic plants, you should be aware that Poison Ivy loves CO2. You may notice it growing next to the road, especially in the Eastern US. It uses the exhaust from the traffic to help grow to truly prodigious sizes. That alone should make you think twice about the amount of CO2 we … Continue reading Miscellaneous Fact (You Should Know)