Going Deeper
“Keeping a journal has taught me that there is not so much new in your life as you sometimes think. When you re-read your journal you find out that your latest discovery is something you already found out five years ago. Still, it is true that one penetrates deeper and deeper into the same ideas…
Continue readingWhy Are We Here?
Today, I want to ask the question, “Why are we here?” That is, why does the universe exist; and why do we humans exist in this universe? As a response, I will list a few interesting quotes from others who have pondered this question. The reader can meditate upon these responses and consider the path…
Continue readingThe Heart is Full
Upon this day, my heart is full The fam’ly tree that once was two, Now has branches fully pulled, And bowed and stretched and turned askew The stems are laden with the fruit And fill the soul with rev’rent bliss The outflow of two hearts that grew As sealed upon the lips that kiss A…
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What is it made of?
As a curious person, I often ask the question, “What is that made of?” Today’s blog will take us on a journey as we ask this question about plastic. One of the simplest forms of plastic is polyethylene. The chemical formula for this molecule is (C2H4)nH2. The type of polyethylene varies with the value of…
Continue readingSisters Brothers
I listened to the new “Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors” album, Medicine today. Drew Holcomb is an American singer song-writer who just happens to be married to Ellie Holcomb (nee Elizabeth Bannister), the daughter of singer, song-writer, producer extraordinaire, Brown Bannister. I like the recording a lot and there are some really good songs on…
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