Category Archives: Learn Something

We should all try to learn something new every day. Nobody ever said it had to be something that is actually worthwhile.

And the Oscar goes to…

24 February 2008, 9:50 pm by Giggles
Categories: Learn Something, Meme

I have seen 22 of the 80 pictures that have won Best Picture. Eleven of them were made before I was born. I even own two of them, although there are a few more I would like to add to … Keep reading →

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The nose knows

12 February 2008, 6:31 pm by Giggles
Categories: Health, Learn Something

I’ve had a problem with my nose being extra runny for a long time. It’s very annoying. I’m not sick, I know that. And I’ve noticed that it seems to get worse at some times than at others. Today while … Keep reading →

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Changing Perception

7 February 2008, 2:23 pm by Giggles
Categories: Education, Happy Things, Learn Something, Musings, Work

Yesterday I had the opportunity to teach an under-graduate class about cognitive theories. To help me prepare for it, I went back and pulled out the books I used when I was first learning these ideas as an undergrad. It … Keep reading →

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I hereby declare…

25 January 2008, 5:25 pm by Giggles
Categories: Learn Something, Life, Questions, Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

I’m declaring myself moved in. Due to Tucson’s disbelief in closet space, I have several containers of fabric in the corner of my bedroom that I don’t know what to do with, but otherwise the boxes are all gone, my … Keep reading →

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Measure Your Feet

23 January 2008, 8:22 am by Giggles
Categories: Learn Something, Questions, Random

Today is measure your feet day. My feet are 9.5 inches long. The ball of my foot is 3.5 inches wide. And just for fun, my big toe is 2 inches long, my little toe is 1 inch long. The … Keep reading →

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Pig Farms

24 December 2007, 8:49 am by Giggles
Categories: Family, Learn Something

I have to believe that pig farmers do no have a sense of smell. Their job burns it out of them. We went to a pig farm this morning. Some of the people my parents know own one. He said … Keep reading →

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Lost metacognition

22 December 2007, 9:07 pm by Giggles
Categories: Education, Learn Something, Work

This week was a bit of an eye opening experience for me. I have been at my current job since August of 2002 when I walked into it not really knowing what I was doing. Since then I have created … Keep reading →

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