I’ve been thinking it might be time to morph this blog, Math in the Time of Corona, into something new. After all, it’s been 861 days since my first emergency remote class was taught March 9, 2020. Vaccines have been created, debated, and updated. Masks are no longer mandated. People are venturing out on delayedContinue reading “July 17 Day 861: Just When You Think It’s All Over”
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July 7 Day 851: Ready to Soar
I’m not exactly sure what time zone I’m in. I work when I need to and sleep when I want. I keep waking up really early. So yesterday I decided to go for a morning walk. I captured this bald eagle being harassed by crows along the Ruston waterfront just after sunrise. Now I amContinue reading “July 7 Day 851: Ready to Soar”
July 1 Day 845: Markish
Mark was in full-on performance mode today. He presented his seminar to a responsive audience and ran a #LuxArt workshop. It’s lovely seeing him be himself (aka being Markish) and spreading his love of microbiology around the world. So proud of this man. And so happy to share in this experience with him. (I amContinue reading “July 1 Day 845: Markish”
April 22 Day 775: Ready for Take-off?
At the start of today’s virtual meeting and I was faced with the following screen. Umm… OK. But how long do I wait until I start to worry? I emailed the organizer and got a direct link pretty quickly. The session was good although sparsely attended. I chalked it up to the pains of anContinue reading “April 22 Day 775: Ready for Take-off?”
March 19 Day 741: Joys of ‘Spring Break’
It’s the first official day of spring break for UW Tacoma and Willamette University. My son Zach and I are lounging in the family room, working on math—he is getting a start on his homework, I am grading final projects. I enjoy chatting with him about mathematical induction, giving LaTeX tips, and providing feedback onContinue reading “March 19 Day 741: Joys of ‘Spring Break’”
March 3 Day 725: Tacoma Mourns
Tacoma lost an icon on Tuesday, my friend Sue. She was a no nonsense, foul-mouthed, beautiful human. A force of nature. A cheerleader for the underdog. Smart, driven, and a g*d d*mned delight. She was fearless and lived life so fully. We were grateful to be included on some of her food adventures—happily waiting forContinue reading “March 3 Day 725: Tacoma Mourns”
February 25 Day 719: More Wordle??!?!!?
Are you livid over today’s answer in Wordle? Not me. I know it’s tough when my youngest son texts from college to rant about the day’s choice. I consider that a win. So I loved it.
December 27 Day 659: Holiday Cards
I always try to get our holiday card designed and printed before Christmas. If I am very good, I manage to get them in the mail before December 25. This year the printing was finished on Christmas Eve, many cards were addressed on Boxing Day, and the first batch were delivered to the post officeContinue reading “December 27 Day 659: Holiday Cards”
December 23 Day 655: Holiday Achievement Unlocked
The Christmas tree is finally finished with the help of my youngest. It’s the first time we have elected to use only white lights (both the cool and warm variety) mostly because the first strand with multi-colored bulbs did not fully illuminate. It looks sophisticated, I think. Next step, finish designing our holiday card. IContinue reading “December 23 Day 655: Holiday Achievement Unlocked”
December 21 Day 653: Mileage Run Part 3
Mission Completion! Gold status has been verified in the Alaska Airline app and I got to meet my son AT THE GATE on his holiday travels home. The last time I did that was when the kids were travelling as unaccompanied minors to visit my parents in TN. I have fond memories of childhood waitingContinue reading “December 21 Day 653: Mileage Run Part 3”
Math Belongs to All of Us 