SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVELL
In September 1707, Sir Cloudesley Shovell was returning home from Gilbraltar, leading his Royal Navy flotilla in his flagship, HMS Association. He had begun his …
POLYNESIAN WAYFINDING
Polynesian Wayfinding is the ancient navigation skill of the Pacific Islands. I am almost old enough to remember the excitement surrounding the voyage of Thor …
AN ASTONISHING STATISTIC
An astonishing statistic, and a vote of confidence, is contained in a British Government report on applications from European Union citizens who wish to settle …
THE CARDBOARD BOX IS 120 YEARS OLD
The cardboard box is 120 years old. This mundane creation has flourished during the on-line shipping era, and has ballooned during the COVID19 pandemic. E-commerce …
THE QUEST FOR VISION
The quest for Vision should be a national goal for any country. In fact, the quest for a global dream/vision wouldn’t be a bad goal …
BEAVERS TO THE RESCUE
Beavers to the rescue. This story reminded me of the re-introduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park over a decade ago. The re-introduction of the …
THE BENEFITS OF AN EAR SPOON
The benefits of an Ear Spoon. I have to admit I had never heard of an “Ear Spoon” until I was shown an article in …
PEOPLE WITH OBNOXIOUS POLITICAL VIEWS
People with obnoxious political views was the subject of a very interesting article in the New York Times Sunday Magazine last week. The actual title …
ABSURDITY PERSONIFIED
Absurdity personified refers to the U.S. Legal System, not to any person in particular. It’s time again for the annual Stella Awards. For those …
CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE
The forgotten citizen responsibility to vote in a democracy is a major issue. All the current shenanigans of the U.S. Republican Party in trying to …