From second or third grade I wanted to be a scientist. My 12th grade Chemistry teacher made the course so interesting and so much fun that I was turned in that direction. Mr. Elmore.
Wonderful how early your interest was identified. That happens with strong callings. PhD*Son was a Wildlife Biologist from the start. We have a photo of him at age 10 months, when we were camping, He's wearing just a diaper, but had already been walking for a month. In the photo he has toddled over to an old log and is carefully inspecting it. By the time he was three he was collecting animals and "loved them all the same." By the time he was nine he had binoculars and began going on early morning birding expeditions (with local experts) by the time he was eleven. People often ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. The better question might be to ask them who they already are.
These stories of a focus from early in life have me shaking my head. In some ways, the story of my life is that there was never one single thing I wanted to be or do. There are just so many things that sound attractive. I suppose that's why I'm starting a new career in my mid-80s.
Doesn't look an awful lot like the chemistry set I had 3/4-century ago. I'm sure there was no microscope (who could afford a microscope?) but there were more chemicals.
I'm pretty sure that the Microscope is a separate item that they happened to place in front of the chemistry set. That place was jam packed with stuff.
Historical Inflation Rates: 1914-2022 [Click] Includes the inflationary periods after WWI and the Vietnam War. It includes neither the inflation of the Civil War nor the subsequent horrible deflationary period of forty years or so.
3 PM here and we just got back from shopping. It felt pretty warm, which is small wonder since the reported temperature is 103F. The air might be slightly clearer than yesterday, and the clouds we can see over the mountains are typical for summer. Further north, where we saw what might have been smoke yestere'en, we can't see clearly.
I like how the second and third links kind of cancel each other out. LOL.
Bannon belongs in the federal penitentiary (please oh please).
Trippi?! Even now, all these years later, whenever I see Joe Trippi mentioned, all I can think of is that I was at Dean HQ the day Trippi left the campaign, and that when I went to get my jacket my large Dean button was missing. I say Trippi stole it on the way out. Ha!
Democrats Need a Real Primary Contest [Click] “To beat the Trump GOP, the party must give voters a proper say in who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024.”
If Liz Cheney should run, I might consider voting for her in the primary election. In the general election I have a lot of freedom since California is certain to vote overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party nominee. I should hope Iowa loses its first place--they screwed it up royally last time. --Alan
I never had a chemistry set, but grew up to be a chemist anyway.
ReplyDeleteFrom second or third grade I wanted to be a scientist. My 12th grade Chemistry teacher made the course so interesting and so much fun that I was turned in that direction. Mr. Elmore.
DeleteWonderful how early your interest was identified. That happens with strong callings.
DeletePhD*Son was a Wildlife Biologist from the start. We have a photo of him at age 10 months, when we were camping, He's wearing just a diaper, but had already been walking for a month. In the photo he has toddled over to an old log and is carefully inspecting it. By the time he was three he was collecting animals and "loved them all the same." By the time he was nine he had binoculars and began going on early morning birding expeditions (with local experts) by the time he was eleven. People often ask kids what they want to be when they grow up. The better question might be to ask them who they already are.
These stories of a focus from early in life have me shaking my head. In some ways, the story of my life is that there was never one single thing I wanted to be or do. There are just so many things that sound attractive. I suppose that's why I'm starting a new career in my mid-80s.
DeleteSuspect in Abe assassination planned to attack religious group leader [Click]
ReplyDeleteVincent van Gogh: Hidden self-portrait discovered by X-ray [Click]
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo cool...and sooo rare to find something like this after all these years!
DeleteDoesn't look an awful lot like the chemistry set I had 3/4-century ago. I'm sure there was no microscope (who could afford a microscope?) but there were more chemicals.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that the Microscope is a separate item that they happened to place in front of the chemistry set. That place was jam packed with stuff.
DeleteNew design of offshore wind energy generator—combined with storage. [Click] Looks very promising to me.
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ReplyDeleteLotharingia is possibly the most important kingdom to ever exist that you’ve possibly never heard of. [Click] Definitely the history lesson of the day! IMO.
Historical Inflation Rates: 1914-2022 [Click] Includes the inflationary periods after WWI and the Vietnam War. It includes neither the inflation of the Civil War nor the subsequent horrible deflationary period of forty years or so.
ReplyDelete3 PM here and we just got back from shopping. It felt pretty warm, which is small wonder since the reported temperature is 103F. The air might be slightly clearer than yesterday, and the clouds we can see over the mountains are typical for summer. Further north, where we saw what might have been smoke yestere'en, we can't see clearly.
ReplyDeleteMY APOLOGIES FOR THE HUGE NUMBER OF LINKS THAT FOLLOW--TOO DARN MUCH GNUS TODAY!
DeleteWhoo, that's HOT!! I think I'd have to go grocery shopping at 3:00AM. Ha!
DeleteFormer White House attorney Ty Cobb now says the former president is a “disaster” for the GOP. [Click]
ReplyDeleteSecret Service Deleted Jan. 6 Text Messages After Oversight Officials Requested Them [Click]
Texas sues to block Biden from requiring doctors to provide abortions in medical emergencies [Click]
Can ‘Voter Decoupling’ Save Democrats This Year? [Click]
Judge Orders Arrest of Colorado County Clerk [Click]
Secret Service deleting messages that Oversight had requested suuuuuure sounds fishy!
DeleteWhy you suspicious person, you!
Delete---Alan
Judge Again Declines to Delay Bannon’s Trial [Click]
ReplyDeleteIdaho GOP Poised to Join Texas GOP in Rejecting 2020 Election Results [Click]
Conservatives Rebut Trump’s Election Claims [in detail] [Click]
Shooters Grill no more [Click]
Joe Trippi: Crazy Can Break a Red Wave [Click]
I like how the second and third links kind of cancel each other out. LOL.
DeleteBannon belongs in the federal penitentiary (please oh please).
Trippi?! Even now, all these years later, whenever I see Joe Trippi mentioned, all I can think of is that I was at Dean HQ the day Trippi left the campaign, and that when I went to get my jacket my large Dean button was missing. I say Trippi stole it on the way out. Ha!
Trump Says He’s Already Decided to Run in2024 [Click] Sounds like he leans toward declaring before the midterms.
ReplyDeleteMan acquitted of bombing 1985 Air India plane shot dead in Canada [Click]
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh charged with murder of wife and son [Click] “Charges for prominent lawyer represent milestone in sprawling saga involving interlocking deaths and dozens of fraud charges.” Sounds like there’s a thick book in there.
Turkey announces deal with Ukraine, Russia and UN aimed at resuming grain exports [Click]
Why a ‘spider crab’ is crawling to the top of a US ‘I voted’ sticker contest [Click] “Voters in Ulster county, New York, may receive a sticker of Hudson Rowan’s design this November – and many say it’s ‘a fitting image’ of the political scene”
All good luck to Turkey!
DeleteI'm not so sure about the spider crab design.
DeleteMight inspire too many crazies. Heh.
But it certainly is creative!
It does rather seem to fit the moment...
Delete---Alan
ReplyDeleteHow to Successfully Smash Your Face Against a Tree [Click] “A new study refutes the widespread idea that woodpeckers have shock-absorbing heads.” And komodo dragons are venomous!
Democrats Need a Real Primary Contest [Click] “To beat the Trump GOP, the party must give voters a proper say in who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2024.”
YES PLEASE!!! A real primary contest!
DeleteBut do you think the DNC would ever allow the will of the people to be heard and heeded?
Speaking for myself, I find it hard to believe I wouldn't support Biden if he wants to run again.
DeleteI figure I probably would too, Bill.
Delete---Alan
If Liz Cheney should run, I might consider voting for her in the primary election. In the general election I have a lot of freedom since California is certain to vote overwhelmingly for the Democratic Party nominee. I should hope Iowa loses its first place--they screwed it up royally last time.
Delete--Alan
Dr. Becky explains the first JWST science images [Click]
ReplyDeleteI could listen to Dr. Becky all day! Thanks, Alan. Sooooo exciting!!!
DeleteI have been looking forward to what she would have to say about those photos.
Delete---Alan