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The Educational Value of Homeschooling
In a month or so, I will attend the Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV) 2025 convention as a workshop speaker and vendor. I’ll teach about writing a book and sell my books. But that’s not what I want to write about now. To do that, I need to go back in...
Science by a Scientist: On Molecules
Science by a Scientist: On Molecules I recently wrote about atoms, the fundamental unit of matter. You can find that here. The article may have caused you to wonder how fewer than 100 types of naturally occurring atoms form the basis of all we see. The answer is...
Science by a Scientist: On Atoms
My eldest granddaughter recently told me she has chemistry homework. Although she understands my quirks, I opted not to geek out on her by enthusing about how cool atoms are. I am, after all, a scientist. But, I'm telling you: they're seriously amazing. Atoms The...
Science by a Scientist: On Tetanus
My mother, who is 90, pricked herself while sewing. not a disaster, but, as a result, the finger became infected...and we went to the doctor. He prescribed antibiotics and gave her a tetanus booster. According to a recent study, that may be unnecessary for people...
Science by a Scientist: Nail Salon Dangers
Over the summer, I had TWO infections as a result of having a pedicure. Did this scientist stop having them? No. A Better Place? I changed to a nail salon where the chairs overlook “sanitizing stations,” each with a UV sterilizer. The sterilizers were full of...
Science by a Scientist: Hydration Matters
Dihydrogen monoxide, otherwise known as water, is magical stuff. Seriously! Take it from a scientist. 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...