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Richard Feynman: Revolutionizing 20th Century Physics
In reading or listening to anything on 20th century physics, Richard Feynman and his physics play a prominent role. With this in mind, I listened to Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman. When we think of scientific genius in the 20th century, Richard Feynman stands out not just for his intellect but for…
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Exploring Chaos Theory: From Niagara Falls to Science
My wife and I recently took a trip to Niagara Falls, staying on the Canadian side. I also just finished reading Chaos: Making a New Science, by James Gleick. As I looked at the falls and the rushing Niagara River, thinking about all of that turbulence enhanced the experience. James Gleick’s Chaos: Making a New…
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Observing Dryad’s Saddle: The Forest’s Spotted Surprise
You can see my observation on the iNaturalist site here. A Welcome Sight in Spring Today’s woodland walk brought a delightful surprise: a beautiful cluster of Dryad’s Saddle mushrooms, also known as Polyporus squamosus. This impressive bracket fungus often appears on dead or dying hardwood trees—particularly elm, maple, or box elder—and is a welcome herald…
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Derek’s Stuff
I have mentioned Derek in an earlier post about my cherry/purpleheart dining room table. In this short clip from his most recent YouTube video, you see his stone kitchen sink. I have been impressed by Derek’s metalworking and blacksmithing, and am amazed by his stoneworking skills. You can see more of his work on his…
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Exploring the Evolution of Information in James Gleick’s Work
I have found “information” fascinating. It seems to tie everything together. That is what attracted me to The Information.
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🌿 Hyssop: The Sacred Herb with Healing Power
A few years back, I enjoyed making mead. My son, who also makes mead, suggested using hyssop in my mead. I also noticed at the store of a Bucks County PA distillery, hyssop-infused bourbon. I tried unsuccessfully for a few years to grow it, but last year I finally got it to grow. I did…
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The Philosophy of The One-Straw Revolution
When we sold our Pennsylvania house, we had to install a new septic system as a condition of the sale. The only place on the property that suited the installation was at the location of my garden, so the garden had to be destroyed. I had gardened for 16 years using permaculture principles. No chemical…
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Slow-Carb Diet: Make Your Own Vinaigrette
I generally follow the slow-carb diet as prescribed by Tim Ferriss in The 4-hour Body. When using salad dressings, I try to use no sugar varieties, and especially with no sugar added. These have been almost exclusively store-bought and almost always use seed oils. To avoid these, I thought I would start making my own,…
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Masanobu Fukuoka’s Guide to Sustainable Gardening
Yesterday spent time in the annual garden putting in plants purchased from a local garden center. It is the time of year to think about the garden, and nature. That brings to mind the One-Straw Revolution.
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Resolving AI Download Errors on Windows and Ubuntu
As I have blogged in the past, I work with AI for my various activities, including my book summaries. I ask the AI for the book analyses in various files to download. In my last effort, when I went to download the files, I got an error message “File not found”. Working with AI found…
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