by Caroline Crocker | Oct 22, 2024 | Science
Soon after we married, I sent my husband for a hearing test. He couldn’t hear me say, “Could you change the baby–he’s poopy!” Strangely, his hearing was found to be perfect. The mystery was never solved. Fast forward about 40 years. My...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 22, 2024 | Bible, Faith
Several years ago, I did the Scripture reading at church. Yes, I have done them since! Anyway, this one was about Abraham taking his beloved son up Mount Moriah, ostensibly to sacrifice him to the Lord. Of course, we know what happened: God provided a ram. But going...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 16, 2024 | Science
Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! Over half your body weight is water. The Medicine If you don’t drink enough water: You’ll experience headaches and fatigue. You may suffer from a chronic cough and dry mouth. Your...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 12, 2024 | Science
Kitchen sponges. Those who use them love them. Those of us who are trained in microbiology don’t. Why not? The simple answer is: because they remain wet. Bacteria love to grow in damp places. During COVID, I had my students do an experiment in their homes,...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 9, 2024 | Other, Uncategorized
Standing in my family room is a grandfather clock—not just any grandfather clock. This is the one that has known me for my entire adult life. Purchased in England The clock was purchased in England in 1976 when my family immigrated there. I was 18. For the next three...
