Category Archives: essays

Friday, 3 May 2013

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:26 – Let me rephrase that. Some months ago, I said that a nice young couple had moved into the house across the street from us and three houses down. As it turns out, maybe not so nice. The paper … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Posted on 13 February 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:15 – Barbara’s mom is home and seems to be doing okay. Frances stayed with them last night and will also stay with them tonight so that Barbara can go out to dinner with friends. Today, they have a home … Continue reading →

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Unscientificacy

Posted on 28 June 2011 by Robert Bruce Thompson

One frequently sees newspaper articles and news reports deploring the high rate of illiteracy in the United States, the wealthiest country in the world. Certainly, literacy is fundamental; if one cannot read or write, one’s ability to learn is crippled. … Continue reading →

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