Photo Memories of the Week
Clouds of the Week
Quote of the Week
Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.
- Ed ViestursEd Viesturs reached the summits of all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, an 18 year project. And got back down.
Posted: Oct 29
Music of the Week
Author Archives: Isabel Gibson
Wait!
Once again, both can be true. Continue reading
Posted in Management and Work, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Critical Thinking
10 Comments
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
18 Comments
The Philosophers’ Stone: Redux
It’s like whack-a-mole: One mystery is solved, and another one pops up. Continue reading
Buddy & Me: Hello? Isabel?
It’s been a hard day’s night. Continue reading
Buddy & Me: If You’re Going to Fight
Retired military buddies surprise me and get a surprise in their own turn. Continue reading
The Bug Days of Summer
Summer winds down, but there are still a few photo opportunities. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, Photos of Fauna, Photos of Flora
Tagged Flowers, Insects
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The Philosophers’ Stone
Better the penny drops late than not at all. Continue reading
All or Nothing
Living without hyperventilating. News without hyperventilation. Continue reading
Buddy & Me: If We Colour-code the Tabs
Does the subconscious ever sleep? I dunno: Just one of many unanswered questions from my life. I do know that sometimes she works while *I* sleep. Bless her heart. Even today, when I’m not in the proposal fray, I find … Continue reading