Ever take up ballroom dancing? Waltz is all about timing. It is a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat. POM-pom-pom, POM-pom-pom, POM-pom-pom... To waltz through a challenging moment requires the ability to suspend time; more specifically, the ability to suspend emotion and expectations in order to proceed in… Continue reading How to Waltz Through Valentine’s Dinner With Children
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Random Thoughts – Feb 8, 2013
Stormy day. Not a blizzard, but steady. Snow adorns lawns, fields and roads in a gentle white robe that seems to make time itself disappear. We are close to the elements today. Even now, in the 21st century, a simple blanket of snow changes the pace and rhythm of our day so that all time… Continue reading Random Thoughts – Feb 8, 2013
Taste Buds 101… Almost
The tongue is not the only part of your mouth that has taste buds. These are present on the roof of your mouth; more precisely on the area toward the back, called the soft palate. The epiglottis is covered with taste buds as well. This is the little dangling thingamajig you see in the mouths… Continue reading Taste Buds 101… Almost
