I've written a more important page about some of my experiences of our great loss, in September 2022. This page is about a small footnote to the bigger story. Before my bags were unpacked from about a week away from home enjoying one visitor from abroad, either overseas friends arrived, passing through London. It was …
Month: September 2022
Queen’s passing-Overview
On my first day in England, long ago, it was the Trooping of the Colour. We went down to the Mall, to see Her Majesty ride to Buckingham Palace from Horseguards. She passed by, very close to young me. I have spent much of a lifetime inspired by her extraordinary example of sacrifice and service. …
Nice, don’t you think? Mutual back-scratching
I wonder what the story is behind the following? But first, a little background for you. Books, for a long time now, usually start with a "Title Page". Duh. Usually on the right hand page, as you view it. This much you knew. Until fairly recently, it was usual to have something "pretty" on the …
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Hate mathematics? It could be worse!
Be thankful. Be very thankful. (Disclaimer: Sorry... I confess. I like mathematics. But I do sympathize with those who don't. Hence this post!) Here's how some trigonometry things were explained in 1753... From Potter's System of Practical Mathematics Rule 1 is simple (really) and useful (really)! (Though I can't tell you why the text says …
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