The proverb “absence makes the heart grow fonder” describes the feeling of greater affection between friends and lovers who are kept apart. It is a phrase that, in one form or another, can be traced back for millennia—the Roman poet Sextus is credited with the earliest version of the phrase. (Technology Review) Well, it may … Continue reading Perhaps Absence Does Make the Heart Grow Fonder
There was nothing like getting that email at 5:30 in the morning: "NOVA ALERT - Due to weather Villanova University will be closed March 1st." That email offered the opportunity to either go back to sleep or get up and enjoy a nice leisurely morning, drinking a cup of coffee and watching it snow. I am sure the … Continue reading Is One of The Perks of Being a Teacher Gone Forever?
Since this is my last Music Monday of the year, I thought I'd share a traditional year-end song. Today, many people associate the great song, Auld Lang Syne, with New Year's Eve. It is a Scottish song written by Robert Burns in the late 1700s. But did you know that there is another traditional Irish/Scottish … Continue reading Music Monday: Before There Was Auld Lang Syne
This post is only about seven weeks late, but I guess with it being Christmas time, I've been thinking about toys. On November 4, the Strong National Museum of Play announced the most recent inductees into the toy hall of fame: American Girl Dolls, the board game Risk, and Sand. From the Museum's web site: … Continue reading The Complete List of Toys in the Toy Hall of Fame, Including the Latest Inductees
I've long referred to libraries as the crown jewel of a community. My wife and I have said that one of the criteria we will use if we decide to relocate is what the local library is like. We are blessed to have a wonderful local library - Radnor Memorial Library - that offers so … Continue reading Libraries: The Crown Jewel of a Community
Here is a beautiful Christmas song that will hopefully bring you to your happy place. It is a piece of instrumental music from Dave Koz, an American smooth jazz saxophonist. It is my favorite version of Sleigh Ride. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEGPsCjmi3Q *image from Des Moines Parent
It took a lot of restraint on my part not to write about the exciting day I had two days ago with regard to my WP stats. By 10:00 in the morning, I had more than 4,000 views. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for the huge spike; normally I've been getting around … Continue reading WordPress Giveth, and WordPress Taketh Away
Well, you knowWe all want to change the world - Opening lines from the song Revolution by the Beatles It's getting close to that time of year when people start creating New Year's resolutions. Even though I'm not sure if I'll be setting any resolutions for 2022, I thought I would share the latest Pinkcast … Continue reading 🎵 You Say You Want To Make a Resolution🎵
A few days ago I wrote a post about procrastination, and the wonderfully funny and irreverent blogger Tippy Gnu left a comment that mentioned the word precognition. I thought to myself that precognition would be a pretty cool superpower to have, and so that led me to think about what would be my top choice … Continue reading How Am I Supposed to Remember What I Wrote Nearly Seven Years Ago?
From today's Dan Ariely column in the Wall Street Journal: Dear Dan, This past year I’ve worked alongside a wonderful group of colleagues. I am so thankful to have worked on this team. I’ve just been promoted and will now manage the same group. I worry that this will change my relationship with its members. … Continue reading Power Corrupts. Or At Least Causes You to Say ‘Thanks’ Less Often
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