If a picture is worth a thousand words, does that mean I’m done with this blog post? Not quite. The picture above explains the goal, but not the … Continue reading #52sparks: Something you want to learn
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#52 sparks: A holiday
August 24th is Pluto Demotion Day, based on the decision in 2006 to ruin millions of science fair projects. Why is Pluto no longer a planet? The International Astronomical Union … Continue reading #52 sparks: A holiday
#52sparks: An insect
After The Little Mermaid came out in 1989, I spent many many hours in my grandparents’ pool reenacting scenes. Especially with the wave crashing over Ariel just as she hits … Continue reading #52sparks: An insect
#52sparks: Something that scares you
I fear a man I’ve never met. We saw each other briefly last week. At least that’s what the security video shows. I paced the sidewalk, absentmindedly sending texts as … Continue reading #52sparks: Something that scares you
#52sparks: A bird
A little girl runs ahead of me, putting her arms out alongside and letting the breeze float around her. “Catch me Miss Meg,” she calls out over her shoulder. The … Continue reading #52sparks: A bird
#52sparks: Wadded up napkin
So this week I’m cheating on the writing prompt, just a little bit and for a perfectly good reason: I misread the prompt, came up with an idea, and don’t … Continue reading #52sparks: Wadded up napkin
#52sparks: Tree bark texture
This afternoon I’m sitting in a coffee shop on NE Fremont, where the streets (like many in Portland) are lined with trees. The various colors add to the beauty of … Continue reading #52sparks: Tree bark texture
#52sparks: A rock
Rocks are how we build the foundation for a home. We need something firm and trustworthy to set our walls and floors on. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their … Continue reading #52sparks: A rock
#52sparks: A superhero
Superhero or Bust Last week I conducted a research project that might put my almost Ph.D. in danger by being totally non-APA, not approved by an IRB, and just for … Continue reading #52sparks: A superhero
#52sparks: Something you have never drawn before
We all know that one house on the block. The one that no child will go near, no matter how many balls or frisbees land on the yard. The one … Continue reading #52sparks: Something you have never drawn before
Starting Line Miracles 