This was going to be a post about the specialness of Tacoma, Lunar New Year celebrations, and the quest for monkeyshine glory. TL/DR lots of rogues, no official glass, but I ran into a pop-up craft market on Saturday where I purchased a glass dragon’s egg. I still hope to find glass in the wild,Continue reading “February 11 Day 1435: Dragon Tales”
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September 30 Day 1301: A Room with a View
The first week of classes has ended. Things are beginning to feel more normal. Most of my colleagues are teaching in person. All that is good. My brother-in-law has not been well for quite a while. So today Mark and I went for a visit…to Southern California. We set our alarm for 3:45 am madeContinue reading “September 30 Day 1301: A Room with a View”
September 25 Day 1296: Remembering Dad
Today is my father’s birthday. He would have turned 90. I was reviewing the book friends and family created to celebrate his 81st (both a perfect square and a fourth power! An age worth celebrating. ) I had completely forgotten what I had written to him nine years ago. It made me laugh. It madeContinue reading “September 25 Day 1296: Remembering Dad”
August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count
What follows is a recap of my MAA Retiring President’s Address. It contains some slides, all the lessons, and hints at the proofs for identities. The drawings are my own. The title of my talk has its origins at a previous MathFest. Twenty years ago, I was invited to speak in Boulder, Colorado. This isContinue reading “August 9 Day 1249: Lessons That Really Count”
July 17 Day 1228: It Must Be Love
It was 4 am and the entire household was up and eating breakfast together. My brother, his wife, his son, and my Mom. It was the conclusion of a family getaway to Las Vegas. Mom and I flew in Friday and then out Monday (at the crack of dawn.) We needed to leave for theContinue reading “July 17 Day 1228: It Must Be Love”
December 24 Day 1021: Jollification
Today I managed to submit an article for publication, design our holiday card (finally), and wrap all the presents. It’s been a fine day of merrymaking. I am prepared to celebrate with others tomorrow. This elf is ready for a long winter’s nap. Happy, merry jollification one and all.
October 2 Day 938: Angeles Angels
NCTM brought me back to spend time in LA. I lived there for a dozen years as I was starting my career. I got my first academic job there. I got divorced there. I found my loving and supportive partner there. I gave birth to two sons there. There was lots of nostalgia, both goodContinue reading “October 2 Day 938: Angeles Angels”
August 27 Day 902: Spreading Math Joy
#TacomaMath participated in the 18th Annual Back To School Bash hosted by Pastor Kevin Rogers and the City of Faith Christian Center. It was amazing! My son Anson and I arrived an hour early at 9 am and families were already lining up to participate. Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, immunization clinics, and sports physicalsContinue reading “August 27 Day 902: Spreading Math Joy”
August 26 Day 901: Border Run
Washington-Oregon border that is. It was a quick down-and-back to Salem, Oregon to drop off my youngest for his sophomore year of college. I loved our time together just talking. He was pleased with his new space and allowed me to take photos. It was emotionally easier to drop him off this year than last.Continue reading “August 26 Day 901: Border Run”
July 22 Day 866: Isolation Complete
It’s been five days since my husband tested positive for Covid. Since then, the entire family has been testing daily, I have been sleeping on the futon couch in my study, and he has been lonely in his isolation. His symptoms were mild (haven’t we all been tired all the time since this damnable virusContinue reading “July 22 Day 866: Isolation Complete”
Math Belongs to All of Us 