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Author Archives: Isabel Gibson
The Other Armageddon
“Spring cleaning is actually not just trite to eliminate dust as well as gunk.” It’s hard to argue with that. Continue reading
Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently, Wired
Tagged Technology, Word Play
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A Walk In the Bog
A nice socially distanced walk. No mask required. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Photos of Fauna, Photos of Flora
Tagged Flowers, Insects, Other Animals, Water
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Just Like That
Not-always-common courtesy. Continue reading
Posted in New Perspectives, Relationships and Behaviour, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Community, Culture
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Cheese-Slice Face
Swiss by packaging regulation; actual ethnicity unknown. Continue reading
For Those Wondering
Lessons from history. OK, facts, at least. Continue reading
Wasp Wings
Forget wasp waists. Continue reading
Wait!
Once again, both can be true. Continue reading
Posted in Management and Work, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Critical Thinking
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Avocado’s Number
It’s never too late to embark on a scientific career. I mean, how hard can it be? Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Through History
Tagged History, Science
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The Philosophers’ Stone: Redux
It’s like whack-a-mole: One mystery is solved, and another one pops up. Continue reading