tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post1479520010372640242..comments2024-02-07T22:52:15.919-07:00Comments on Partial Ellipsis of the Sun: A Blog for Scientists who like Words and Writers who like Science: Bioturbation: The Worms Crawl In, The Worms Crawl OutWord Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-9276126000737270802015-11-10T09:49:20.672-07:002015-11-10T09:49:20.672-07:00New post on "Coal 'Miner's' Canyo...New post on "Coal 'Miner's' Canyon: Pancake Geology Surprise near Tuba City, Arizona" is now up.<br /><br />Happy Tuesday!Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-18315451876943973062015-11-09T10:07:38.502-07:002015-11-09T10:07:38.502-07:00Amazon says they have free shipping internationall...Amazon says they have free shipping internationally but when you wade through everything it is to only 2 other countries, not Ethiopia.<br /><br />The best I found so far for a 5 kilogram (11 pound) package is $62 via Parcel Monkey International. If you find a better deal, please let us all know.<br /><br />The address for books to Shende (Wikipedia says Shende, but Ethiopians write Shinde) is:<br /><br />SHINDE LIBRARY<br />Shinde PO box 46<br />West Gojam, Womberma<br />Amhara, ETHIOPIA<br /><br />Thank you, in advance, for your kindness to the people of Shinde! If they receive multiple copies of a much-loved book, huzzah!<br /><br />Steph (aka Word Woman)Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-33340253068357463252015-11-09T09:53:39.211-07:002015-11-09T09:53:39.211-07:00Sagan, the Sage One<a href="http://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/carl-sagan-science-is-a-way-of-thinking/" rel="nofollow">Sagan, the Sage One</a>Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-83159002691532679402015-11-09T06:00:38.886-07:002015-11-09T06:00:38.886-07:00Thanks for the reference to lexile.com, eco. That&...Thanks for the reference to lexile.com, eco. That's a great resource and will help me a great deal in book choices.<br /><br />Yes, the libraries "weed" or "cull" but they tend to get rid of books which are not well-loved. I want to make every nickel count due to the shipping expense (see my post to wordnerd above). But, I could certainly cull their cullings! <br /><br />I have been combing every Little Free Library in a 2-mile radius of my home on my walks. Some really good stuff there! And a fun way to meet new neighbors who also love to read. . .Some have even joined our project to ship books to Shende!<br />Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-18483714226083270982015-11-09T05:52:40.254-07:002015-11-09T05:52:40.254-07:00Thanks Wordnerd. I appreciate that. The trickiest ...Thanks Wordnerd. I appreciate that. The trickiest part may well be the shipping. My latest package to Shende, Ethiopia, was 11 pounds and $86. . .<br /><br />I am going to check with other carriers besides USPS to see if they might ship things more economically.<br /><br />I will let you know more as I do. It might make sense for you to ship your finds directly rather than here to CO and then to Ethiopia.Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-9591347585258534612015-11-08T21:21:25.670-07:002015-11-08T21:21:25.670-07:00WW: Another place to search is lexile.com. Lexil...WW: Another place to search is <a href="https://lexile.com/" rel="nofollow">lexile.com</a>. Lexile rates books based on reading level. You can search based on level (Charlotte's Web = 680), and then choose fiction, or other categories.<br /><br />Public libraries here are often getting rid of old books, Berkeley had a controversial notion to toss books that hadn't been checked out in 2 or 3 years (so much for repositories of information). Maybe your library can donate old or worn copies?ecoarchitecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824602705492756728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-48307510466961623652015-11-08T20:50:30.331-07:002015-11-08T20:50:30.331-07:00"Once and Future King" T.H.White, "..."Once and Future King" T.H.White, "Where the Wild Things Are" Maurice Sendak. Please let me know what you need, as I have an awesome "Used Bookstore Co-Op" that I belong to, and would be happy to shop and buy the titles you need! I also have donated extensively to my local library, and could ask the librarian for suggestions!Wordnerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316048670318402477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-90147921886400382292015-11-08T19:27:19.811-07:002015-11-08T19:27:19.811-07:00Just finished " City of Ember," recommen...Just finished " City of Ember," recommended by 3 Colorado teens. Great story.<br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/YNagnbQGvHE" rel="nofollow">Krimson Rogue's " The book was better "</a> is a fun comparison of the book and the movie. And I think his name rocks!Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-56249778642917396322015-11-08T18:58:19.213-07:002015-11-08T18:58:19.213-07:00Thanks, clothelover! I also really enjoyed "H...Thanks, clothelover! I also really enjoyed "Holes."Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-32350749633822730442015-11-08T18:55:08.833-07:002015-11-08T18:55:08.833-07:00I also loved reading:
Holes/Sachar
Because of Winn...I also loved reading:<br />Holes/Sachar<br />Because of Winn Dixie/Kate DiCamillo<br />The Count of Monte Cristo/Dumas<br />Shane/Shaefer<br />The Princess Bride/Goldman<br />Miss Peregrin's Home for Peculiar Children/Riggs<br />The Tale of Despereaux/DiCamillo<br />clothesloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495116094160726818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-88403047332563888982015-11-08T18:40:25.986-07:002015-11-08T18:40:25.986-07:00Unfortunately, she tried that and the kids were fr...Unfortunately, she tried that and the kids were freaked out by the magic. I'm happy to take more suggestions; I just really wanted folks to think about a short list since we are limited by shipping funds. Thanks!Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-39928206846925318312015-11-08T18:24:42.940-07:002015-11-08T18:24:42.940-07:00Dear Word Woman. I'm posting here in regards ...Dear Word Woman. I'm posting here in regards to your book request. I've many recommendations! One book is a tough order. Honestly though, you can't go wrong with Harry Potter/Rowling.clothesloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495116094160726818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-8973367253024810282015-11-08T15:13:32.882-07:002015-11-08T15:13:32.882-07:00Thanks, Paul!
The internet connection is quite sp...Thanks, Paul!<br /><br />The internet connection is quite spotty to non-existent in this part of Amhara Province, 150 km southwest of Lake Tana. Otherwise, I'd work on getting some Kindles or tablets or laptops. Hard copies seem best for now.<br /><br /><i>The Premature Burial</i> does seem like a very odd choice for a kid undergoing the knife. Glad you persevered! "Poe, Poe, Poe, pitiful you. . ."Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-26323943460267206832015-11-08T12:17:19.235-07:002015-11-08T12:17:19.235-07:00I downloaded an English Kindle version of The Conf...I downloaded an English Kindle version of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Conference_of_the_Birds" rel="nofollow"><i>The Conference of the Birds</i></a> a while back, for some reason; read some of it, figured I'd gotten the gist of it, and more or less forgot about it until now. It's just a suggestion; use your judgment.<br />I think someone over at Blainesville recommended O. Henry. I picked up <i>The Complete Works of O. Henry</i> at a yard sale a few decades ago for a dime. Best ten cents I ever spent.<br />I was only in about sixth grade when I had some minor surgery that today would probably be in-and out, but "back in the day" was a several day ordeal. I was lavished with plenty of boredom-relievers. Someone gave me a book of Poe's short stories. Imagine the effect of reading <i>The Premature Burial</i> on the brain of a youngster about to encounter his first general anesthesia. Fortunately, I was also plied with plenty of puzzle books. It's all good!<br />Hope that helps.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114786604125384958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-26956671888174847962015-11-08T10:01:56.113-07:002015-11-08T10:01:56.113-07:00I am gathering books to ship to the town of Shende... I am gathering books to ship to the town of Shende, Ethiopia, near Lake Tana, where my daughter is serving in the Peace Corps. If you had but one book to send to the community of emerging readers, what would it be? My daughter's students, 3 classes of 65 each, are 9th graders learning English as their second language. Amharic is their native tongue.<br /><br /> Since it is very expensive to ship there, I want to gather books that will, hopefully, be well-loved. They are currently reading at about E.B.White's "Charlotte's Web" level. <br /><br /> The kindergartners I teach on Fridays and their families are helping. Their 5-year-old jaws dropped when they heard the community's whole, brand new library had only 30 books.<br /><br /> Thanks, in advance, for your recommendations. <br /><br />StephWord Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-42002092557296668212015-11-07T13:56:01.915-07:002015-11-07T13:56:01.915-07:00O! Canada!<a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/MargaretAtwood/status/662352893891190785" rel="nofollow">O! Canada!</a>Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-79006345541535624192015-11-07T13:05:50.891-07:002015-11-07T13:05:50.891-07:00Uh-oh, 2 dozen new cases of Dengue Fever in Hawai&...Uh-oh, 2 dozen new cases of Dengue Fever in Hawai'i now. . .Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-62241375301425061352015-11-07T11:31:15.518-07:002015-11-07T11:31:15.518-07:00WARD, JUNE, WALLY: clever and colorful, Lime, Ecru...WARD, JUNE, WALLY: clever and colorful, Lime, Ecru, Green, Orange, Lavender, Amber, Mauve, Blue, Denim, Azure. . .Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-90262647425856402572015-11-07T11:19:10.851-07:002015-11-07T11:19:10.851-07:00I never Meta Clergy I didn't like. . .(well, a...I never Meta Clergy I didn't like. . .(well, actually, I have.)Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-87528719216765186412015-11-07T10:51:49.275-07:002015-11-07T10:51:49.275-07:00When it comes to remembering the rainbow, I always...When it comes to remembering the rainbow, I always leave it to Roy G. Biver.<br /><br />LegoAlso:WhiteAmberRedDodger-blue,JadeUmberNavy-blueEcru,WisteriaAzureLavenderLilacYellow...legolambdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081014756741740081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-68369128920331239342015-11-07T10:39:19.949-07:002015-11-07T10:39:19.949-07:00Call me when they've got transparent gold, so ...Call me when they've got transparent gold, so I can go to Fort Knox and steal me a mess o' ingots undetectedly.<br /><br />LegoWhoIsAllInFavorOfTransparencyInMetalurgylegolambdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081014756741740081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-61104269277555825892015-11-07T10:38:11.964-07:002015-11-07T10:38:11.964-07:00Yes!Yes!Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-56562850353353470432015-11-07T10:34:45.533-07:002015-11-07T10:34:45.533-07:00I do believe the hexagon may be the answer to all ...I do believe the hexagon may be the answer to all of life's mysteries... <br /><br />LegoIncludingAgathaChristie'sEntireOeuvre! legolambdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081014756741740081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-51828829522907943992015-11-07T09:27:07.180-07:002015-11-07T09:27:07.180-07:00I added two images above from our ROY G BIV experi...I added two images above from our ROY G BIV experiment in chromatography on Friday. November, of course, is Chemistry Month.Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915875085991225575.post-78921656054853058982015-11-07T07:18:44.231-07:002015-11-07T07:18:44.231-07:00Caitlin Aluminium?Caitlin Aluminium?Word Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491300694641304112noreply@blogger.com