Author Archives: Isabel Gibson

An Advent Gift

A useful new word. Will there be more such gifts from the world this Advent season? We’ll see. Continue reading

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Tubs and Ladders

A little bit like snakes and ladders. Sort of. Continue reading

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Creating Crust

Getting the last word in an argument from 40 years ago. Continue reading

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A Slightly Improved Life

It’s all good (but it can be better). Continue reading

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A Photographic History

It’s not just “stuff” – there are too many photos, too. Continue reading

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Trudge, Trudge

Don’t trip. Continue reading

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Rocky Mountain High

 I’m not sure what part of Colorado John Denver had in mind, although I expect it was, well, a more mountainous part than I’m in. But the clear, crisp air and the blue blue sky made a short walk … Continue reading

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Optical Mystery: Take 2

The things I don’t know. Continue reading

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As Ithers See Us

“O wad some Power the giftie gie us, To see oursels as ithers see us!” – Robbie Burns Continue reading

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