Author Archives: Giggles

And the Oscar goes to…

Categories: Learn Something, Meme

I have seen 22 of the 80 pictures that have won Best Picture. Eleven of them were made before I was born. I even own two of them, although there are a few more I would like to add to … Keep reading

Good night moon

Categories: Happy Things, Life

Tonight was a total lunar eclipse. And since I am fascinated with all things of a heavenly nature, I wanted to watch it. We went up the mountain a bit to get away from the city lights. It was beautiful. … Keep reading

My Harry Potter bookshelf

Categories: Books, Happy Things

Previously my Harry Potter bookshelf had these on it: Then I got a box from my friend Amanda this week. She used crumpled construction paper to pack around it. I liked the colors. There was a card inside the box … Keep reading

Happy Valentine’s Day

Categories: Family, Happy Things, Relationships

I feel so blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. I love them all. I have the best family. I have great friends. Each of them has made me who I am in their own way. I … Keep reading

The nose knows

Categories: Health, Learn Something

I’ve had a problem with my nose being extra runny for a long time. It’s very annoying. I’m not sick, I know that. And I’ve noticed that it seems to get worse at some times than at others. Today while … Keep reading

Changing Perception

Categories: Education, Happy Things, Learn Something, Musings, Work

Yesterday I had the opportunity to teach an under-graduate class about cognitive theories. To help me prepare for it, I went back and pulled out the books I used when I was first learning these ideas as an undergrad. It … Keep reading

Stupid Spider

Categories: Science & Tech, Venting

Seems like a spider has found my site. More than half my hits each day are from this stupid spider trying to post spam comments on my blog. Akismet catches them, so they never actually make it to the blog, … Keep reading