Darn it. I just broke my handheld a mirror. But it’s my own fault. Because I should’ve laid it down before I ran out the front door, under the painter’s ladder, just to chase away that pesky black cat keeps scrounging around here. Wow, if today was Friday the 13th, that would be a trifecta’s trifecta. But, as I open up my my calendar, … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Rhyme and Reason
Sometimes you can trust your gut feeling. And sometimes it’s the last thing you should trust. But, of course, I’m not talking about your actual gut. And you probably already knew that. A gut feeling ain’t a matter of what’s in your belly. I think just about anybody who’s been around more than a couple of decades knows a gut feeling is just another … Read the rest…
We’re all alone in the dark universe. When you read that, does it bring on anxiety, depression, and a deep, drowning sense of dread? Yeah, me neither. I’ve never felt that way a day in my life. Because I have a secret weapon. I bet you do too. And I know how special our little, blue planet is. Sure, we’re alone in the dark … Read the rest…
God created angels and butterflies. Not at the same time, mind you. And both of those creations were given the ability to fly. But, beyond that, they don’t have a lot in common. In fact, they’re just about as opposite as you can get. Because angels are powerful warriors. And butterflies are delicate insects. Did you know there are 750 species of butterflies in … Read the rest…
I read how some Finnish, American, and British researchers (I’ll call ’em the FAB team) used a technique called sonification to “hear” how certain proteins function. Those researchers believe “listening” to proteins, and how they work, might help doctors discover and treat diseases more effectively. Sonification occurs when composed music and mathematical algorithms interconnect. Have you ever listened to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9? That … Read the rest…
Sunday. Monday. And just like that we go from “the biggest game of the year” or “the most spectacular sports event of the year” to ho-hum another blah blah first day of the week. Well, maybe that’s how you do it. But not me. For me, it’s Sunday Monday and every day’s a fun day. Or maybe I should say Funderday. Because it’s not … Read the rest…
Here’s a misdemeanor definition from the dictionary on my computer: a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony. A nonindictable offense is one where lawyers and law-enforcement don’t “formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.” And just to clarify a little bit more, here’s a definition of the word felony from that … Read the rest…