How many of us have traveled to 221B Baker Street, London, England, and spent a fair amount of time in the parlor there, sorting out ideas? If I were a betting woman, I’d say most of us know that place, either through books or through film. Yes, the great mysteries of Sherlock Holmes and his […]

Not Being Alone By Linda Stowe We do a lot of things to avoid feeling alone. A common tactic is to keep the TV or radio playing, just to fill the silence. Some people watch television or scroll online to mimic the feeling of human connection. Others call friends and talk for hours. Many head

It’s a big world out there. There are a lot of places to go and people to see, and such.If you are up for an adventure. Or just a little learning. It is just a matter of stepping out on steady feet and with steady minds. Here’s one.There is a place 65 miles northwest of

I sure do love a bunch of quirky facts. I love those strange bits of information that lurk around in our midst. Somehow, they are oddly satisfying. Especially when someone asks us an obscure question, and we know the answer. Like this. Penny Licks. Do you know a penny lick? You’d probably have to be

I like to shower. I feel good and squeaky clean when I am through. And I love squeaky clean. We redid our bathroom a couple of years ago and replaced a whirlpool tub with a large walk-in shower. The shower is pretty great. But the downside is the squeegee. Yes, the squeegee. To keep those

Hey. I am more religious than I appear. I know the Bible well. And with that? There is no biblical evidence that Jesus even knew how to parallel park. So.Letting him take the wheel seems a bit irresponsible. Here’s something else you might want to note for future reference. It is common knowledge that Jesus

Remember when we used to write with BIC ballpoint pens. And when we did it for a long time, that blue ink would show up on the inside of our fingers where we held the pen. At least, that’s how it worked for me. I used to call those Inklings. But that isn’t what an

Learning and Teaching By Linda Stowe I have always loved going to school, and I’ve often thought about why that is:1. I am an introvert, and the classroom offers a controlled, predictable environment where I can mingle with others in a way that feels comfortable.2. Every day brings a new opportunity to learn something unexpected.