Fruitful Detours
I spent the last few days at a training for United Methodist Mission Volunteers. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. I had the germ of an idea that I could use my interest in learning Spanish to help others somehow. As I searched for non-profits to work with, I […]
I really like TED Talks (TED stands for technology, education, design). I have watched very few that were not really engaging, and I almost always learn something from them. Here are a few of my favorites. There. That should keep you busy for a few interesting hours.
I’m confused. What we eat is so important, and yet I don’t think there is any subject that has so much conflicting information. For years, eggs were out. The cholesterol was bad for you. Now they are back. They are a healthy source of protein. Then they (all the self-described experts) said that we should […]
As Hurricane Beryl was roaring through the Caribbean toward Mexico and then Texas, I watched the news with the realization that I don’t know much about these storms. So I decided to see what I could find out. The word “hurricane” comes from the name of the Mayan god Hurakan, who blew his mighty breath […]
Bang! Zap! Pow! When I was a kid, I wanted to be a superhero. I guess that’s pretty typical — kids have no power to speak of, and superheroes have all kinds of power. I would tie a sheet on my neck and pretend to fly around our backyard. I made my brothers be the […]