Wednesday, October 07, 2026

All Artists are Scientists

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I was chatting with an artist, a painter, at her studio and gallery, discussing her process. I always ask artists about thei...
Tuesday, October 06, 2026

We Had Built a School and We Were Our Own Teachers

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When I was a college sophomore, I had four roommates. We'd all been randomly assigned to the same dormitory floor as fre...
Monday, October 05, 2026

Learning a New Game

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Among the first games we play with our babies is some version of give-and-take.  We show an object to them and they take it ...
Thursday, October 01, 2026

"Not Just Allies, But Accomplices"

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Fin whales, the second largest animals on earth after blue whales, can communicate across entire oceans. They are capable of...

Our Worst Days Become Our Best Stories

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A couple months back, within the span of a few weeks, two bad things happened to me: I rode my bike into a nearly invisible,...
Wednesday, September 30, 2026

What We Lose When We Can't Get Lost

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There are a couple of inventions that have made my lived experience less pleasant, and I'm not talking about smartphones...
Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Childhood is the Time for Falling in Love

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I'm currently planning an exciting DIY project.  The wicker armrests and backs of our patio furniture are coming apart. ...
Monday, September 28, 2026

Extending Themselves Into the World

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Karntakuringu Jakurrpa I've been driving cars for 45 years. It's been decades since I spent time and energy  thinkin...