This morning I have been thinking about one of the mentors in my academic career, an individual who was a pivotal force in my life. I was extremely lucky to have several outstanding human beings that took an interest in my studies. One of them was Dr. Bernard V. Gutsell, one of the very few… Continue reading Granny’s Roses
Raspberry Flavouring
Life is full of battles, at least my life is full of battles. I have to choose wisely, otherwise life as I know it will crash and burn. One of the battles I am obliged to tackle, over and over and over again, is surviving anaphylaxis. This morning I fought another anaphylaxis battle. I congratulate… Continue reading Raspberry Flavouring
A Pain in the A_s
The weather has been nothing short of magnificent! The days are warm but not hot, there is a breeze, and we are getting rain at regular intervals. The garden is loving this weather even more than we are. Unfortunately the mosquitoes are loving this weather too. With the wonderful weather the windows can stay open,… Continue reading A Pain in the A_s
This and That
Attila likes to be busy, physically, all of the time. After sitting, for any reason, for more than thirty minutes he becomes restless, starts to fidget, and the projects begin to call his name. He always answers the call. Some of the projects he tackles, that keep him very busy, aren’t exactly recreational, or satisfying… Continue reading This and That
About being boring…
I do not worry about being boring. I know at the core of my being that boring is good news, boring is better than interesting, better than drama. There is a curse, “may you live in interesting times”. Being interesting is not a goal of mine. Here I write about being boring, it is the… Continue reading About being boring…