In Madison, we have flocks of wild Canadian geese around our lakes and many people keep tame backyard chickens. Of those two birds, I wonder why we talk about goose pimples when we’re cold, in English. How common were geese in England when that phrase was invented? I guess for centuries a Christmas goose was […]
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Perhaps no one noticed before, because Western technology had to catch up for the rest of us to comprehend what we were seeing. A study made last year by researchers from the University of Cincinnati demonstrated the science behind one Native technology. In present day Guatemala, at the city of Tikal over 2000 years ago […]
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En español abajo. A new month begins, what better time to share poetry. After experimenting with several new forms, let’s return to a perennial favorite, free verse. The subject is trees; from blooming to fruiting, pines to maples. What is your favorite memory of a forest, of climbing, of fruit picked fresh? What do trees […]
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May flowers are beginning to bloom. We’re enjoying Bleeding Heart and looking forward to Lilacs. A few tulips are sticking around for the fun. Happy May Day to all the workers of the world, especially those supporting our health. Looking for an article that is more in-depth? Check out the Start Here section. Gracias for […]
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April, National Poetry Month in the United States is coming to an end. Let’s give it a good send off and play Haiku Jeopardy. The poems will give clues to their subjects. Your response need not be in question form. In your comments, guess what the verses describe, or make a Haiku riddle of your […]
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Remember when we talked about women on South American currency? This continues the theme, for North America. Mexico has a winner according to the International Bank Note Society (IBNS). The IBNS has chosen one international banknote each year since 2004 for its artistic, imaginative design or for security features. The winner for 2020 was the […]
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