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Inflammatory Language
Scientific language is a fickle beast. If you’ve been around for a few decades (and have been exposed to changing language) your experience can be a liability. Take, for instance, the word flammable. It pretends to be an uncomplicated word. In fact, the OED… Continue Reading “Inflammatory Language”
Fireboat! Ahoy!
Serendipity! I spent a dinner hour staring out at a fireboat. This naturally led to speculation about the unfamiliar piece of equipment. Where are the water intakes? How is the water pressurized? What’s its range? How often is it deployed? How fast can it… Continue Reading “Fireboat! Ahoy!”
Inessential
It’s humbling to be in self-quarantine for a number of weeks. You quickly realize how dispensable you are. Your family does not starve. Your home does not crumble. The desert does not swallow your garden. In fact, the sun – perplexing star that it… Continue Reading “Inessential”
Northern Nevada Math Club
A fundraiser for the Northern Nevada Math Club, with the hubby. Will Americans ever learn that it’s maths not math? But at least no-one here is afraid of Covid 19.
Fire Hydrants of North America
Since I have praised the aesthetics of Irish fire hydrants, it seems appropriate to present some pretty pictures of American fire hydrants – or at least those I have stumbled across in the western US. (Not literally – my eyesight is still somewhat functional.)… Continue Reading “Fire Hydrants of North America”
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