As summer ends, the Summer Triangle tilts over toward the west.
Category: language
Ramamatateriathonmobileburger
The Marathon has ended, but its ending (-athon) goes on and on.
Quote-a-thon; crave-a-thon Continue reading “Ramamatateriathonmobileburger”
Spoonfuls of rumor
Yes, Jack, I do ride a boiled icicle. Continue reading “Spoonfuls of rumor”
Venice and the Feast of the First Full Moon
The first time I came to this island universe was by walking, along the bridge over the void Continue reading “Venice and the Feast of the First Full Moon”
Misty picture
Commenting on “It Makes Me Smart,” Joan asked “what the picture is of and how does it illustrate ambiguity?”
It Makes Me Smart
A fine, resounding ambiguity! A clanger of an ambiguity! I think it’s better even than my previous favorite, “The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries.”
On the tip of your tongue?
Names such as “Sirius” and “Rigel” are traditional, Continue reading “On the tip of your tongue?”
The stories told by satellites’ names
There will have to be a new printing before long of Albedo to Zodiac, my astronomical glossary, so Continue reading “The stories told by satellites’ names”
Propositions Underfoot
When the pilgrims arrived at the scene of my Astronomical Calendar 2016 cover picture, they had walked more than five hundred miles Continue reading “Propositions Underfoot”
Hurtling Through the Sky, a Baby with Enamel Bottom
How about a little light relief from astronomy? One of the ways I waste my time Continue reading “Hurtling Through the Sky, a Baby with Enamel Bottom”