Doesn’t it seem that virtually everyone you know: your neighbor, co-worker, boss, bestie, and cousin, all have these conditions? But the big problem is, more than half of these haven’t been diagnosed by a professional, implementing exhaustive and conclusive testing. No, someone took a three-minute test on YT and now they’re assured that they have ailment X.
I’ve read numerous books regarding 16th century British history, but this one stood out among the rest, because I discovered some fascinating facts about the Scottish ruler. While many of us are familiar with Mary, and her ongoing “feud” with Queen Elizabeth I, one thing I formulated was that Mary never stood a chance, dealing with the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, feuds among locals in Scotland, including Mary’s half-brother Moray, and politics abroad, with emphasis on England and Queen Elizabeth’s chief advisor, the duplicitous and conniving William Cecil.
Today I am sharing my current Neil deGrasse Tyson “shorts” playlist from YouTube. Within it are his commentaries on everything from Newton to neutrinos and everything in between. While heavily science driven (well, of course), Neil often comments on everyday …
Learning to think critically and discern truth from lies is an important life skill, but many people don’t harness the ability, no take the time. They believe whatever they hear, see, and read because someone, somewhere, said so. While most of the time, it flies without harm, but many times it can be harmful or outright dangerous.
After reading through my blog, you will see frequent references to Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. It’s not only for his exemplary presentations, his affable qualities, or his vast knowledge of the universe, but for the way he entices you to be all that you can be. The way he inspires you to explore your surroundings, and to keep learning no matter the circumstances.
*one of the many videos I enjoy listening to at bedtime Imagine you are lying in bed with the comforting sounds of rain pattering against the rooftop, streaking down your windows, and splashing into small puddles on the sidewalk, as …
