This may be the first draft of my cover picture story for Astronomical Calendar 2016, Continue reading “Report of a walk in Spain”
Category: language
A Turkish Delight
My outburst a month ago about the centenary of Continue reading “A Turkish Delight”
Capitals
Aiken, South Carolina, former Sports Capital of the South Continue reading “Capitals”
Beltane
We are at another cross-quarter, or halfway date between the quarter-days of the year Continue reading “Beltane”
Tussim
I’m going to inflict on you another bit of Latin. Continue reading “Tussim”
Long live whoever loves
A Friday the Thirteenth followed by a Valentine Saturday – a trough before a peak! Continue reading “Long live whoever loves”
Quasi
Mercury just fails to kiss Venus.
Yetelgeuse
Yes, the red monster star Betelgeuse. We joke as to whether it should sound like “beetle-juice.” Continue reading “Yetelgeuse”