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Crossroads

Crossroads

Mar 4, 2023 | Fiction | 0 comments

“I never liked Santa Claus. I thought he was scary and creepy. I had a problem with him. But the look on those little girls’ faces, when they caught sight of the reindeer and the sleigh – I don’t think I’ll ever see more pure wonder and...
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Jun 30, 2018 | Geekery, Non-Fiction | 0 comments

Probability, Time and the Heat of Black HolesOne of the biggest mysteries in modern physics is something that we experience literally every moment of our lives. Physics describes the world by means of formulas that tell us how things vary as a function of time, but it...
The Tale of the Unknown Island

The Tale of the Unknown Island

Dec 3, 2011 | Fiction | 0 comments

And the sailors, she asked, No one came, as you can see, But did some at least say they would come, she asked, They said there are no more unknown islands and that, even if there were, they weren’t prepared to leave the comfort of their homes and the good life on...
Eleanor Rigby

Eleanor Rigby

Dec 9, 2008 | Fiction | 2 comments

The print on the elevator’s DOOR CLOSE button was almost worn off. I pointed it out to Mother and said, “I bet there are a few psychiatrists in this building.” “What makes you say that?” “Look at the button.” “So?”...