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Every year we hear the debate. Is it better to have a real tree or an artificial one? As is typical, this is not a simple question and answer. You have to consider where you are? Can you go into the woods and cut a naturally grown tree down yourself? Or, do you purchase one … Continue reading
I had a plan on what I was going to write today but I was struck and the debate between real and artificial Christmas trees will have to wait. I saw a news article that linked to a study about how the colour of your coffee mug affects how your coffee tastes. So the original … Continue reading
When I was a kid and my brother moved out, I took over his room immediately. Why would we think that animals are any different? I am not against recovering threatened and endangered species obviously. But, it sometimes amazes me that we are surprised that other animals, and plants to, have adapted to their absence. … Continue reading
I often hear people say that they are either a morning person or a night owl. I am the latter. My most intense creative and philosophical thoughts occur to me after 9:00 pm. This presents some challenges when I work jobs where I have to be up and going early in the morning. Now, I … Continue reading
I’m busy working away the other day when one of my coworkers stops short. All the other women working in my office space are in sweaters and have extra space heaters. I, on the other hand, am sitting in a sleeveless top quite comfortably. My coworker said that I gave credence to the guys who … Continue reading
It’s funny how you can use something so frequently and never consider how it works. I have played clarinet, off and on, for many years and I have not once thought about how my instrument actually works. But suddenly I was struck with wanting to know. I admit I was somewhat surprised when I typed … Continue reading
It seems fitting, with the third installment of The Hunger Games “Mockingjay” coming out, to look into the actual mockingbird. I admit that I had to look up mockingbird biology, but that isn’t really surprising considering they are not local or even regional. The Northern Mockingbird lives in the US and Ontario south to southern … Continue reading
I love music. I play music in a concert band and I listen to a lot of music. I also have pretty diverse tastes. There are just a few types that I really don’t enjoy. I wrote a post a while ago that focused on what your music tastes say about your personality; today I’m … Continue reading
Perhaps one of the most common animals to see in Banff and Jasper National Parks is the Bighorn Sheep. They often hang out close to the roads and in the parking lots, making photos of these guys a pretty common commodity. This one was one of three hanging out next to the highway in May … Continue reading
I wanted to write some posts that discussed some of the science of figure skating, but have been amazed at how little scientific research there seems to be. There is a lot about caloric intake and the fact that it is quite often inadequate, but most of this doesn’t actually say what the expenditure is … Continue reading
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