Author Archives: Kerry

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Tolkien on Mercury

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Kerry

The mercurial mind of J.R.R. Tolkien has now found an appropriate home in the solar system, a newly-named crater on the planet nearest the intense golden rays of the Sun: Source: The Universe Today May The Hobbit, Silmarillion and Lord … Continue reading →

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Go Curiosity!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Kerry

Curiosity, the van-sized high-tech rover, is set to land on Mars tonight! The above animation of Curiosity’s mission to Mars is well-worth watching – seriously – all 11 minutes of it. The landing itself looks harrowing – more nail-biting than … Continue reading →

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Happy anniversary, Mother and Dad!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kerry
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The violin is not the violinist

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kerry

Since an eye surgery in May, I have not been able to maintain this blog, read printed works or monitor email. I am improving, and a surgery on the other eye is coming soon. In a few months, perhaps my … Continue reading →

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The Audacity to Dream

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kerry
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Difficulties of experimental refutation

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kerry

According to Aristotle, when one drops a ball, the ball falls straight down to the ground, because its “natural motion” seeks the center of the Earth. The ball’s natural motion is straight down – not curved, not sideways, not diagonal, … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th birthday, Mother!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Kerry

In her blog this morning, Laura writes: Today is my Mama’s 80th birthday. I am in awe of her. She is a remarkable woman of strength and courage. She is brilliant, vibrant, full of heart and truly a treasure in … Continue reading →

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Bruce Cockburn – love in a broken world

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Kerry

“Like a stone on the surface of a still river, driving the ripples on forever, redemption rips through the surface of time in the cry of a tiny babe…” (Bruce Cockburn, “Cry of a Tiny Babe”) The Incarnation reveals the … Continue reading →

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Hippie in disguise

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Kerry

I always knew that, at heart, underneath that cowboy hat, beneath that suit and tie, Dad is a hippie in disguise! As a chemistry professor, he kept a peace sign on his office door. He signs his emails “Peace.” As … Continue reading →

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The Animal School

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Kerry

The animals got together in the forest one day and decided to start a school. There was a rabbit, a bird, a squirrel, a fish and an eel, and they formed a Board of Education. The rabbit insisted that running … Continue reading →

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Devotional conversation-starter

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Kerry

Wanting a brief devotional? Over the last several years I have regularly followed Speaking of Life, by Joseph Tkach. Speaking of Life is a weekly video podcast by Grace Communion International. I’ve mentioned Tkach before as part of GCI’s You’re … Continue reading →

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My inner cowboy

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Kerry

I’m so glad to return to this blog, which has seen light posting during a winter and spring of eye problems which included three surgeries, the most recent one last week. One week ago today I realized that it’s time … Continue reading →

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