Pain relief: NSAIDs
Self-tutoring about pain relievers: the tutor shares some research. NSAID: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; eg, aspirin, ibuprofen. Source: rxlist.com
Author: Jack
Passage of time: the tutor shares a story
Self-tutoring about changes that evolve: the tutor reflects…. Perhaps fourteen years ago, the City planted a new tree in a local park. Its particular site was interesting, being on a hillside. Metal posts were driven in the ground either side, …
Politics: state of the union
Self-tutoring about US politics: the tutor opines…. An article suggests that Americans’ confidence in their country is in decline. The main reason, apparently, is political strife. When I was a kid, the US was the world champion. Americans seemed confident …
Bird watching: bird in the sprinkler
Self-tutoring about bird lifestyle: the tutor reports an observation. I recall robins on the lawn during rain, but what about other birds? My gut says I seldom see them. This morning, after I turned on a sprinkler, I noticed a …
Psychology: denial: when it helps?
Self-tutoring about psychology: the tutor shares a discovery. Denial can have the function of avoiding acceptance of a threat until your mind has subconsciously prepared you for it. In a healthy person, denial is a shock absorber. Denial is only …
Music: theme songs: Rockford Files
Self-tutoring about 70’s American culture: the tutor recalls…. Sometimes recollections just pop into my head: an example is Rockford Files’ theme song, which is really nice. Rockford Files had a pretty good run, from ’74 to ’80. Handsome James Garner …
English: august, the adjective
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor recalls…. I remember, decades ago, hearing that august can be an adjective. I’m sure my sister told me so. What does it mean? august:impressive by way of grace, dignity, or greatness, and earning spontaneous respect …
English: difference between licence and license?
Self-tutoring about English: the tutor brings up an issue he’s thought of for decades. Licence seems to be a noun, while license, a verb. Source: Gilmour, Lorna (editor). Collins Essential Canadian English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Glasgow: HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
Music: “Heroes” by David Bowie
Self-tutoring about popular culture: the tutor mentions an observation connecting David Bowie with Stranger Things. My family loves Stranger Things: we just finished season 3. Near its end, I heard “I…I will be King…” “You…you will be Queen….” Where had …
Music: Willie Nelson: “Crazy”
Self-tutoring about Willie Nelson and American music: the tutor shares a story he discovered. A few days ago I learned that Willie Nelson wrote “Crazy.” Back then, in 1960, Patsy Cline was a star, yet “Crazy” is the only song …