Health, Fitness and Style
Sailing, Part Two
John Malone writes: While we were out in the back yard cleaning up the debris from the tornado, I discovered our old Thistle resting against the back wall of the house. Papa and Mama had given up sailing, and nobody else wanted the boat, which had deteri… more »
It's a Gray Area, Part One
Roberta McReynolds writes: I was hoping for something more exotic sounding than Clairol #18 — Pecan. I never came up with anything called #1 — Foxy Brunet, #10 — Helen of Troy Umber, or even Frosted Chocolate Malt Fantasy. Oh, wait a minute … that last… more »
Galileo's Instruments and the Outflow Water Clock
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute is displaying in an exhibition titled Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy, one of those gorgeous brass instruments that resemble jewelry: an armillary sphere.
All ages can participate in Science in Play, a… more »
Utterly Unsuitable
The week ahead
Holds lots of dread:
I have to buy a bathing suit.
I’d be a dope
To have much hope
Of finding fit (don’t mention cute).
In fact if my long search is fruitless
I may well have to dive in suitless. Julia Sneden writes and rhymes about… more »
