The length of a year is based on how long it takes a planet to revolve around the Sun. Earth takes about 365.2422 days to make one revolution around the Sun,” Tavernier wrote. “That’s about six hours longer than the 365 days we typically include in a calendar year,” he added. As a result, to … Continue reading Leap Day, Astronomy and Calculations: Human and Divine
Category: Inspiration
Yesterday’s classics speaking into today’s world
The only palliative for the errors of our modern world is to keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds, and this can be done only by reading old books C.S. Lewis I have saved a number of quotes to share about the value of reading classic books. Now, I’m asking … Continue reading Yesterday’s classics speaking into today’s world
Review of Imagination’s Other Place
For years my library had an ongoing book sale, and one day I picked up a unique book. …a startling and exciting collection of poems; startling to those who have assumed that mathematics and science had little in common with poetry, exciting to those lovers of poetry to whom the beauties of mathematics and science … Continue reading Review of Imagination’s Other Place
Mathematics and Science–how Poetic!
Discovery of beauty in surprising places. Believe it or not, just seeing and saying the word mathematics makes me feel good. My love for math led me to complete a B.Sc. program in Engineering Mathematics, and yet my most enjoyable hobbies were creative: drawing, writing and photography. So for much of my life, I was … Continue reading Mathematics and Science–how Poetic!
Wishing you a Strong and Courageous 2023
Here are some of my joyful moments during this holiday season of 2022. I hope these photos and video will bring you a smile! "Doggone Christmas" Contest ...and I hope smiling will remind you of your own joyful times in 2022. Jonesborough Christmas parade May you be filled with gratitude! These times take courage and … Continue reading Wishing you a Strong and Courageous 2023
…And the soul felt its worth
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. from "O Holy Night", words by poet Placide Cappeau, music by Adolphe Adam It's true! I can attest to it. … Continue reading …And the soul felt its worth
Rest in Peace, dear Queen
I feel sad to realize that for the first time in my life, this gracious, dignified, warm woman is not on this earth with us. I have so respected her, and felt comforted by her leadership, constancy and dignified reign. I am thankful for the memorials I've witnessed recently, from a British flag at half-mast … Continue reading Rest in Peace, dear Queen
The Nativity Scene – a Reminder
Whenever you see a nativity scene, be reminded that God wants to be closer to you.
Beauty for Ashes
I revelled in the summer heat When others fried And sighed, Goodbye, And went inside. Trusting, I smiled When hot became warm, The return of summer's norm, Simply a mild forewarn Of climate's transform. Too soon it seemed Leaves turned to gold. Yet still no cold! Larch and aspen--behold! Facing autumn serene and bold. Fun … Continue reading Beauty for Ashes
Relax, there will be an Answer
Have you ever had a dilemma and suddenly--without any effort from you--the answer became clear? That's what happened to me last week. The dilemma was one of those fuzzy impressions, hard to put my finger on, a nagging weight on my mind, frustration. It seemed to be related to my many writing projects and interests, … Continue reading Relax, there will be an Answer
Happily Writing 