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Photo Memory of the Week
Also not a finch. Or a canary.
Music of the Week
Quote of the Week
“You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you're finished, you'll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird... So let's look at the bird and see what it's doing — that's what counts. I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.”
Source: Richard P. Feynman, "What Do You Care What Other People Think?": Further Adventures of a Curious Character
Posted: 2025 Nov 28And check out this post for more of Richard Feynman's world view.
Category Archives: Musings
One of the Certainties
A rant about taxes. Continue reading
But First
Another rant on design/communication styles that disrespect the customer, from airport layouts to proposal writing and beyond, into our own conversational or (gasp) writing style. Continue reading
Another Honours List
Your list may vary. Continue reading
Posted in Appreciating Deeply, Laughing Frequently, New Perspectives, Through the Calendar
Tagged Citizenship, Community, Family
14 Comments
Options
As hard as it can be to talk to a person, it’s better than the alternative. Continue reading
Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Feeling Clearly, Laughing Frequently
Tagged Business, Conversations, Technology
10 Comments
An Advent Gift
A useful new word. Will there be more such gifts from the world this Advent season? We’ll see. Continue reading
Tubs and Ladders
A little bit like snakes and ladders. Sort of. Continue reading
Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Buildings, Miscellany
6 Comments
Creating Crust
Getting the last word in an argument from 40 years ago. Continue reading
Posted in Laughing Frequently, New Perspectives, Thinking Broadly
Tagged Attitudes, Conversations, Food & Drink
11 Comments
A Slightly Improved Life
It’s all good (but it can be better). Continue reading
A Photographic History
It’s not just “stuff” – there are too many photos, too. Continue reading