Why Do We Do What We Do?

I was born in 1960, so I grew up at a time when obeying your parents and teachers was expected, and they were to be respected. My father was a pastor, and one thing he preached about more than once was the ten commandments, one at a time–OK, maybe not #7, the adultery one. IContinue reading “Why Do We Do What We Do?”

An Eclipse Experience

You may be aware that just four days from now, on Monday, April 8, there will be a total solar eclipse over parts of the United States.  You can click here to see a map showing its path:  https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/ You may not be aware that in the 20th century, there were only 12 total solarContinue reading “An Eclipse Experience”

What Is Your Purpose in Life?

When I was a boy, I would sometimes think about what I wanted to be when I grew up, as well as other aspects of being an adult; I settled on being an astronaut. By the time I was in high school, I had decided to become an astronomer, realizing that if I wanted toContinue reading “What Is Your Purpose in Life?”