One problem with bringing up kids in countries where they speak funny is when you get homework like this: Underline the words that have a schwa sound and circle the vowel that makes the sound. A schwa sound? What the … Continue reading →
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		 In the old days, we ran to USGS for our earthquake news. Now we run to Twitter. USGS should keep up with the times.
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		 The only time I ever drew with charcoal. Continue reading →
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		 A kiss is still a kiss. Continue reading →
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		 Diamond nights and ruby lights. High in the sky. Continue reading →
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		  I used to keep one note and one coin from every country I visited. Continue reading →
	    
         
		 
 
      
	
	
      
		
        
         	    
		 Our party was on the front page of every national newspaper. Continue reading →