Self-tutoring about geography: the tutor mentions a legendary hazard. When I was a kid, quicksand sometimes came up on adventure shows: someone might get stuck in it, or at least have to be careful around it. Quicksand seemed very dangerous. …
Self-tutoring about people and events of the past: the tutor reflects… Decades ago, on a bright day like this one, but in mid March, three friends walked home from school. It was so warm out, they took their coats off. …
Self-tutoring about marine terms: the tutor attempts to explain “riptide.” By coincidence, I’ve always lived near the water. First it was in the Atlantic Provinces, next Vancouver Island. Even so, I’ve never been involved in watersports beyond casual swimming. I’ve …
Self-tutoring about coffee: the tutor mentions a discovery. There’s new technology everywhere these days: a bag of coffee invites me to scan it to discover its source, etc. Eventually, I do. I open my smartphone from 2013 (Nexus 4) and …
Self-tutoring about animals: the tutor mentions the dromedary camel. The dromedary is the one-humped camel. Its natural range is deserts in Africa and southwestern Asia. Apparently, there are no wild ones left there; however, a robust population of feral ones …
Self-tutoring about people and events from the past: the tutor reflects. I’ve mentioned in other posts (see here, for instance) that, in a sleepy town that isn’t growing, land ownership isn’t important like in a crowded or growing place. That …
Self-tutoring about home computer use, Windows 10: the tutor mentions something he had to do. Lately I’ve been using software that lists files downward (no big surprise). However, it won’t scroll them up from the bottom. What I mean is, …
Self-tutoring about winter wind and weather on Canada’s east Vancouver Island: the tutor relates… Normally the barbecue out on the deck is held in place by two cinder blocks, one either side. They are wrapped in old t-shirts so they …
Self-tutoring about home computers: the tutor continues a story with one he uses. I recall reading that, with FAT32, a file can’t be over 4GB. Sometime, I noticed that a USB drive I was using with ReadyBoost has the FAT32 …
Self-tutoring about everyday life, accidents, and survival: the tutor tells a story. Yesterday when we went outside to do part of a workout, a magnificent earthworm was crossing the cement. It was very impressive, just escaping the swampy lawn, I …