Words Seldom Seen: Chapbook

Posted on July 16, 2024July 14, 2024 by Simon

Chapbook Noun: A small book. They were much more common in the 19th century. They often contain poems, essays and/or observations. Example: “After reading a few lines out loud the chapbook sat a... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Bugbear

Posted on July 9, 2024July 10, 2024 by Simon

Bugbear Noun: A cause of excessive irritation or fear. Formerly a monster invoked to scare children. Now we use climate change to scare children. Example: “His bugbear was people who drove in tw... Read More

Apologies

Posted on July 1, 2024July 14, 2024 by Simon

“Avoid that which requires an apology.” Author Unknown... Read More

Inseparable

Posted on June 29, 2024July 14, 2024 by Simon

“Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” George Washington... Read More

The Vesuvius Challenge

Posted on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 by Simon

In the town of Herculaneum near Pompeii 300 years ago ruins from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius were discovered and eventually a large villa was found containing hundreds of carbonized scrolls. Many att... Read More

Humanity

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 by Simon

“The real problem of humanity is we have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and God like technology. It is extremely dangerous.” A great quote from E.O. Wilson the Harvard professor who d... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Tag: Herculaneum