The odes, oddities, and O Deities of a world traveler

Ode to Eating Out

Eating out is a great convenience. It is the chance to avoid the effort of making food for yourself for a meal and to be pampered by others preparing a meal for you. You are able to take some extra time to sit and contemplate or enjoy the company of another. Reading over the menu,…
Did You Know: Hair Veins

capillaries are named because of their resemblance to hair?
In which they should be passing me about now

My third year at BASIS Flagstaff, I was bait-and-switched into coaching high school cross country. We were starting a full athletic program, joining the state association that would let us compete in the regional and state competitions against other schools, and the cross country coach was looking for volunteers to help run with the kids.…
Did you know: Capillary Action

capillary action is a result of hydrogen bonding between molecules on the surface of a liquid and the molecules of the towel or container?
Screwy Louis

Type: a rummy game Objective: have the most points Players: 2+ Partners: Yes (across if four players) Decks: 2 Rounds: 7 Jokers: Yes Wilds: 2, Joker Aces: Always high Point system: Canasta except: red 3 = 50, black 3 = 0, Jokers = 20 Deal seven cards Flip the first card into the discard pile.…
Did you know: Addictive Flowers

the tobacco plant has nicotine in its flowers? That’s one way to ensure its pollinators keep coming back.
Ode to Praise

Praise makes you feel special. It is beyond self-esteem for one does not need praise if they believe what they are doing is worthwhile. However, it brings a disproportionate amount of happiness to hear that what you do is appreciated. It helps to keep motivated and stay the course. It can be a vindicating…
Did you know: McGurk

the McGurk effect is the misperception of sounds because of the appearance of someone’s mouth? You think they are saying g when they are actually saying b.