An observatory astronomer once had a great idea for making a fast buck. He decided to sell the city’s list of fire hydrants one at a time to anyone willing to send him a check for $50. In this way, he promised to name a plug after anyone whose check didn’t bounce and sent them…
Month: August 2023
The Seventh Night of the Seventh Moon
The Seventh Night of the Seventh Moon August 1, 2023. This is the Seventh Night of the Seventh Moon, according to the Chinese calendar. This is the night that thousands of magpies will form a bridge over the ‘silver river’ between the Earth and Heaven, and re-unite two young lovers. The Forbidden Love Many, many…