Monthly Archives: January 2018

Grandma Diary: Censorship & A Science Museum

Posted on January 27, 2018 by lisakwinkler

My grandson looked over my shoulder as I read the morning newspaper. “Why are those girls crying?” he asked. I quickly turned the paper over. How to explain sexual assault to an eight-year-old? “They’re upset about something bad that happened … Continue reading →

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Yes, Medicine too

Posted on January 14, 2018 by lisakwinkler

Originally posted on A Family Doctor's Reflection:
“Many white Americans of good will have never connected bigotry with economic exploitation. They have deplored prejudice but tolerated or ignored economic injustice”. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Why we can’t Wait,…

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David Hockney at 80

Posted on January 10, 2018 by lisakwinkler

We should all age like David Hockney. At 80, he paints everyday. Sometimes on his ipad, sometimes on canvas. Lucky for us, we get to see his work and appreciate how his art has evolved in his life. A little … Continue reading →

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Chemical Crayons

Posted on January 8, 2018 by lisakwinkler

Sometimes a crayon should just be a crayon. Not so for blogger and crafter, Que Interesante, whose slogan “where geek meets art” helps her sell products that combine science with craft items. For a few bucks, you can buy her … Continue reading →

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Cold Weather: Soup & Random Conversations

Posted on January 5, 2018 by lisakwinkler

It’s soup weather for sure. I spent a good part of yesterday making stock from the Thanksgiving turkey carcass, and then made soup with a bunch of random vegetables in the fridge. A friend used to describe her plans for … Continue reading →

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