Why are we alive?
Listen first “Daddy, you know what… I think the first bite of an apple is always the best.” ~Delaney, age 9 I’ve said it before. We need kids to teach us how to see the world anew in all its… Continue Reading
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Make It Rain
Disclaimer I apologize outright if you are in a drought-stricken region desperately searching the web for a glimmer of hope, only to have arrived at this post courtesy of the title. That’s not what this is. There are no deluge-inducing… Continue Reading
There is no WHY in science?
Once again, blame him This certainly isn’t the first time I’ve pointed toward Michael Doyle’s blog. But if you’re a new reader, and you have yet to visit his place, you can at least thank me for that much today.… Continue Reading
Another Thousand “Whoa” Moments
Defining whoa A whoa moment is somewhat akin to the recently ubiquitous aha moment. And yet, there are important differences. Trolling online definitions of the “aha” moment generally returns descriptions of sudden comprehension or the “flash of insight related to… Continue Reading
Online Learning Networks in Science – An Interview
In keeping with the concept of using this blog as not only a synthesis of what I think, but also of what I do, I add this post. Last week I recorded a telephone interview with the folks at natureEDUCATION… Continue Reading
