The Math of My Life and My Laundry

Mathematics is the language of the universe, the foundation on which all things are built. If I had appreciated that in school, I might have paid more attention and worked harder to understand it. Lately I have been realizing that mathematical principles can apply even to the most mundane activities of everyday life. Proportionality is [...]

And the Bones Cry Out

It’s been almost five hundred years since Copernicus published his revolutionary theory that the earth revolved around the sun. This theory changed how man saw himself—removing him from a position at the center of the universe—and so was a radical and controversial idea at the time. Copernicus died in 1543 and was buried in an [...]

Taking Time for a Belly Laugh

Recently my husband and I headed for an overnight in Chicago. We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel, ate at a wonderful restaurant, walked the Magnificent Mile (and spent absolutely no money), and took in a show at the Chicago Theater. We saw the comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, who is currently on tour. It’s been a [...]

What Eeyore Didn’t Tell Us About Thistles

A long stretch of rainy days has finally washed the dirty snow from the sides of the roads. Robins sing happily from the branches of trees. Male red winged black birds fiercely defend territory and battle for land for their “ladies” who will arrive in a couple of weeks. Cardinals declare “what cheer, spring is [...]

We Go Slower But Time Goes Faster

Or at least that’s the perception. You can ask just about anybody in any culture, east or west, and you will find that everyone agrees: time seems to go by much faster as we age. I recently heard a radio interview with David Eagleman of Baylor University College of Medicine, and he has a theory [...]