Of all the abilities and mechanisms possessed by the supercomputer we call the brain, one of my favorites is sense memory. The ability to recall physical feelings that relate to emotionally charged events we’ve experienced, sense memory can trigger recollections long buried in the layered sediment of our minds. Sense memory is powerful and often …
Author: Ethan Dezotelle
Care Package for March 28, 2019
Quote: “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” – Frank Lloyd Wright Song: “Big Mistake” by Tim Fite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbA5vktKAYI Fact: The amount of water needed to make a pair of jeans is equivalent to the amount used to water a lawn for nine hours. Place: Grouse Mountain, British Columbia, …
Care Package for March 27, 2019
Quote: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato Song: “Shining Star” by Earth, Wind & Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu9a29UR2dU Fact: Ninety-five percent of all textiles can be recycled. Place: Henry’s Fork Island Park, Idaho Photo credit: boisestatepublicradio.com History: On March 27, 1912, the …
Care Package for March 26, 2019
Quote: “In a time of destruction, create something.” – Maxine Hong Kingston Song: “Good Kisser” by Lake Street Dive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxEM6beqREA Fact: A person sheds 50-150 hairs each day. Place: China Photo credit: wallpaperup.com History: On March 26, 1827, Ludwig Van Beethoven passed away in Vienna. Animal: Markhor Photo credit: a-z-animals.com
Care Package for March 25, 2019
Quote: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha Song: “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” by Wham! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIgZ7gMze7A Fact: Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing. Place: Hummingbird Highway, Belize Photo credit: davisfallsinn.com History: On March 25, 708, …