Why am I so often right while you are so often wrong? That is the question, isn’t it. Kathryn Schulz did an excellent job of explaining why it’s so hard to be wrong in her book Being Wrong. I refer … Continue reading
Category Archives: Attempt at Humor
Pandemic Reflections #8
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Although 2020 has been dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic, other things have happened, too. George Floyd, an election, post-election crazy period, and on-going culture wars. Forgive me if I wander a bit. Vocabulary Have you learned any new words this … Continue reading
Pandemic Reflections #7
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Open Windows Before I dig in, I just want to share the news that my windows are now open. What a relief when I could finally open them and breathe fresh air again. RBG Oh, dear. Friday brought the news … Continue reading
Toilet Paper? Seriously?
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Yeah, yeah, I know. But I have a question for those of you who indulge in science fiction on a steady basis: Do these brilliant writers who construct scenarios for the end of the world as we know it ever … Continue reading
A Glimpse of Life under Quarantine
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My retirement community put everyone under quarantine yesterday. We are all still figuring out some of the details of how this works. We are not supposed to leave our apartments; we can only leave the building for medical appointments; if … Continue reading
Dear Coronavirus,
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Dear Coronavirus, We anxiously await your arrival. Do you want us to pick you up at the station, or will you get to our home on your own? Are there any particular activities you want us to cancel in advance, … Continue reading
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