Self-tutoring about lawn care: the tutor begins about dandelions. For years I’ve pulled dandelions as weeds, but I think I’m stopping that: dandelions, it turns out, are very good for the lawn. Dandelions can grow in areas of poor soil …
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Self-tutoring about health: the tutor mentions nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Although many North Americans make a point of eating very healthfully, the North American culture is well-populated with soft drinks, sugary snacks, and sweetened breakfast cereals. There are two kinds …
Self-tutoring about countries’ balance sheets: the tutor makes a few inquires. Approx. Debt-to-GDP, %, Dec, 2020 EU: 91 France: 116 Germany: 70 UK: 95 US: 128 Canada: 118 Australia: 25 Afghanistan: 8 Congo: 15 Venezuela: 350 In my lifetime, some …
Self-tutoring about mushrooms: the tutor mentions a random find. I love little “green spaces” you see between buildings: you never know what you might find there. Near here is a particular one, about 150 ft long and maybe 30 ft …
Self-tutoring about true crime: the tutor looks into the actual percent of unsolved murders. One hears often, nowadays, that with DNA and other technology, “getting away with murder” has become – or soon will become – virtually impossible. Moreover, one …
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Self-tutoring about Covid realities: the tutor mentions an observation. Of course, with Covid, we’re expected to wear masks in public, indoor places. With the vaccine now so readily available for so long, people have differing opinions about whether masks should …
Self-tutoring about health and fitness: the tutor makes an observation. I was in a boxing club years ago where we did an exercise called “six inches.” To begin, you’d lie full length on your back on the floor, possibly with …
Self-tutoring about the Covid vaccine: the tutor mentions his experience. I was late to the party getting vaccinated, but eventually did, back in October. Before I knew it, the time for my second dose arrived: I went in on Saturday. …
Self-tutoring about birds: the tutor mentions autumn singing. We’ve had a rainy, stormy fall — hard to believe, and somewhat of a relief, after the past summer’s unbelievable heat. However, between the rainy, stormy episodes have been a few nice …
Self-tutoring about auto maintenance: the tutor mentions a new habit. The other day, getting the tires changed over to ones appropriate for winter, it was mentioned to me that the wipers are “streaky.” I treated the windshield with rain-x back …