Category Archives: Rambles

Bits and pieces provoked by moving through space, history, and the calendar.

A Modest Proposal

Posted on 04 January 2025 by Isabel Gibson

What other 1582 innovations do we still use, unmodified? Riddle me that. Continue reading →

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Once or Twice

Posted on 01 November 2024 by Isabel Gibson

We may not be in Kansas anymore, but we could still be in Chicago. Or on Mars. Continue reading →

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It’s a Long Weekend

Posted on 03 August 2024 by Isabel Gibson

More help with that pesky calendar. Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada

Posted on 28 June 2024 by Isabel Gibson

Is Canada just a promising recreational property? Continue reading →

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Lunar Tunes

Posted on 10 February 2024 by Isabel Gibson

Happy Lunar New Year! As I write this it started yesterday (Saturday, Feb 10), but celebrants carry on their festivities for 15 days, so we have ample time to get with it. Continue reading →

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Your 2024 Planner

Posted on 06 January 2024 by Isabel Gibson

Resources for enjoying 2024 palindromic dates and stuff happening overhead. Way overhead. Continue reading →

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Another Honours List

Posted on 30 December 2023 by Isabel Gibson

Your list may vary. Continue reading →

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Wonders Brought to Life

Posted on 21 October 2023 by Isabel Gibson

It’s good to be in the moment. And to be outside it. Continue reading →

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For the Glory of the Skies

Posted on 05 October 2023 by Isabel Gibson

Look over: Look way over. Continue reading →

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