Lifestyle: May 17: Victoria
Self-tutoring about local travel: the tutor mentions a day trip to Victoria. Yesterday, we went to Victoria to see a show. It was a bit cloudy and rainy on the way down, but once we arrived, it was mostly clear …
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Weight loss: the density of fat
Self-tutoring about the consequences of losing weight: the tutor mentions one. It seems the density of fat on the human body might be around 0.9kg/L. Therefore, to lose 4 litres (the volume of a jug of milk) one would have …
Yard work: a visit to Steve’s Small Engine Saloon
Self-tutoring about lawn mower maintenance: the tutor mentions an interesting video. People who mow lawns know that old grass cuttings accumulate under the deck, where the blade spins. With the mower safely off, it seems one might take a look …
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Bird watching: red crossbill
Self-tutoring about birds: the tutor mentions an observation. Yesterday I was outside, near a tall Douglas fir. I noticed movement in it, so looked up. I think it was a northern flicker making the movement. Once I was looking up, …
Yard work: Do wood bug shells turn white after death?
Self-tutoring about things ones encounters in the yard: the tutor mentions wood bug shells. Yesterday, cleaning gravel along a foundation, I kept seeing white shells of deceased bugs. They looked like wood bug shells, but were white. Was I seeing …
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Diet, food, health: why unsaturated fats are generally better than saturated
Self-tutoring about health: the tutor mentions a particular point about unsaturated vs saturated fats. A key reason, it seems, to the advantage of unsaturated fats versus saturated ones is that, at room temperature, unsaturated fats are mainly liquid while saturated …
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Yard work, mechanics: lost manual
Self-tutoring about yard work: the tutor mentions a side track to find documentation. Yesterday, after a few days away from it, I had to return to yard work. This time of year, things can get away quickly: with some plants …
Tree identification: apple
Self-tutoring about trees one sees: the tutor mentions an apple tree. When possible, I walk places. Near where I live, therefore, I might pass quite often. Yet, I hadn’t noticed a certain apple tree, until yesterday. During fall, winter, and …
Plant protein: easier on the kidneys?
Self-tutoring about health: the tutor mentions a possible preference towards plant protein. I’ve heard murmurs that sometimes soy products can have their own questions, health wise. Yet, the only problem I’ve found that implicates soy is soy allergy. I stumbled …
Food: molasses
Self-tutoring about food and calories: the tutor mentions molasses. Always aware of consequences of eating, yet still loving food, I like to pick sweeteners with care. I never use artificial ones. Typically, it seems, sugar is four calories per gram. …