Proverb A flame is always a double-edged sword. Example When putting out the ember of multiple candles by pinching the wicks between two damp fingers, the first candle may leave soot on one’s forefinger and thumb, encouraging the use of an alternate, clean finger for subsequent candles. However, the structure of the human hand isContinue reading “Alas, the Flame”
Murphy’s Third Law of Fluid Dynamics No matter how many times you lift, carry, or balance a five-gallon bucket of water when it is eighty degrees outside, it will not spill. At most, a fumble will deposit .0001% of its volume on your shoe. No matter how carefully you lift, carry, and balance a five-gallonContinue reading “Science.”
Proverb One cannot geographically demarcate the sphere of influence for physical rules that are not related to physical space or geography. Furthermore, any potential sphere of protection provided by a geographically delimited space does not travel with individuals once they leave said space. Example The fair comes to town and sets up within its high-archedContinue reading “Proverbial Wisdom (3)”
Proverb One cannot accurately judge the damage caused by an action until one is on the other side of a hot shower and a full night’s sleep. Example If a person were playing Frisbee and decided to slide on one knee across a patch of dried grass, the damage might seem minor. The burning sensationContinue reading “Proverbial Wisdom (2)”
ProverbIt is a false logic to presume that love of an activity precludes the consideration of extenuating circumstances when determining the wisdom of the aforementioned activity. ExampleI love to run barefoot. Usually, running barefoot is a great idea. Yesterday, I consulted this logic and went for a short run barefoot, on the sidewalk, at noon.Continue reading “Proverbial Wisdom”
Snark on the Side 