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Category Archives: Science & Philosophy
The Power of Engineering
I’ve been an Engineer for over 40 years. Wow, has it been that long? It’s what I do and it’s what I’ve done throughout my adult life. So I guess I’ve gotten to that point where I just take it for granted. … Continue reading
The Forgotten Frontier
Lately some disheartening news has been released about how young people are losing interest in space exploration. I find this saddening. Despite recent milestones such as landing a robotic probe on a comet, and the test launch of the new Orion … Continue reading
Posted in General, Perspectives, Science & Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged Challenger, Columbia, Mars, moon, NASA, Orion, Space, Space Shuttle
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Tesla’s Footsteps
I’m a bit late with this posting, but better late than never. Last fall I was privileged to attend an exhibit unlike any I had seen in quite awhile. It revolved around the works of my favourite inventor, the great … Continue reading
Baltic Cruise 2009 – Amsterdam
Back in the fall of 2009, my family and I took a Holland America Baltic Cruise that sailed out of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Naturally, we flew from Toronto to Amsterdam. We left the day after that terrible tornado hit the city of … Continue reading
Posted in Science & Philosophy, Writing Matters
Tagged Amsterdam, Baltic Cruise, Canal, Family, Holland America, Photos
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How I Write – Part 3
Today I post Part 3 of my How I Write series. In Part 1 we looked at plot generation. Then in Part 2 we looked at brainstorming for key ideas, and outlining for scenes. This latest page looks at the writing tools I use on … Continue reading
Posted in Science & Philosophy, Uncategorized, Upcoming Novel, Writing Matters
Tagged Dropbox, First Draft, Novel, Scrivener, Simplenote, Storyist, StoryMill, Writing
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The Philosopher
It’s always a delight to discover long lost friends who have become fascinating, talented and accomplished people, not just because they’re friends, but because others also see them that way. I’ve recently reconnected with a university chum from India who … Continue reading
Posted in Science & Philosophy, Writing Matters
Tagged Ashok Malhotra, India, Mystic, Philosophy, Spirituality, Writing
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