A diver sat with us at the dinner table Monday night: a Cartesian diver we had created from soda bottle and eye dropper. What fun! Even Elisabeth enjoyed pressing on the bottle to see the eyedropper bob up and down as the air bubble changed size. Other adventures we’ve enjoyed in the kitchen included making […]
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A diver at dinner
January 15th, 2005 · No Comments
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Don’t be scared of a scared puppy
December 30th, 2004 · 4 Comments
Dean Esmay wrote Here’s Esmay’s Maxim, which I’ve just made up on the spot: any scientific theory, no matter how well-founded or widely accepted, which cannot stand up on its own two legs and face questioning from a young mind without running like a scared puppy to the courts for protection deserves all the kicking […]
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Journey North Mystery Class
December 23rd, 2004 · Comments Off on Journey North Mystery Class
Now that the solstice has passed, it will be fun to watch the sunlight change with the days, lengthening the light. Soon the girls and I will be observing the sunrise and sunset as we participate in a class with others around the globe… This month, a homeschool email group helped me discover the Journey […]
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C.S. I. Bainbridge and other educational trends on the island
December 23rd, 2004 · 2 Comments
An article in yesterday’s Bainbridge Review described a new forensic science club at the high school. They began their habit at age 12, two smart island girls drawn into the dark and mysterious world of murder and crime on the streets of Las Vegas. Now 16, Genevieve Glahn and Kim Mathews think it’s time to […]
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Purple overall purse
December 13th, 2004 · 1 Comment
A few weeks ago, a beloved (and well-worn) pair of purple overalls lost a strap in the wash. When I opened the dryer, the strap fell onto the floor, detached. I guess it got twisted in some clothes and the seam tore. I figured it would be impractical to try to repair the overalls, so […]
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