When things work as they should, we often take them for granted, rarely stopping to think about their inner workings. It’s only when things go wrong, or something unusual happens, that we get a glimpse into the secret world of “how stuff works”. This is an image from Google Earth, taken as a satellite passed … Continue reading The hidden world of “how stuff works”
Month: May 2011
A very public tribute
It’s been difficult to know what to write about our Mother. She was a big fan of this blog, and immensely proud of my work, so it felt right that I say something. Not surprisingly, I’m not the only one who felt this way, going by a report in last week’s local paper. Clearly, many … Continue reading A very public tribute
The dollar-a-week “mobile challenge”
Some people go on long walks. Some climb mountains. Others run marathons or go for weeks without smoking, drinking alcohol or watching television. There are many ways to raise money for charity these days, although many don’t have a direct connection with the area of focus of the charity itself. Even less put the fundraiser … Continue reading The dollar-a-week “mobile challenge”