Bart King's Blog, page 142
July 24, 2013
How many takes were required to get this photo?
"Hang on, that one didn't work. Let's re-load the Tyke Cannon and try again."
July 23, 2013
Me? Yeah, I'm a recording star.
Here's me recording the walking tour podcast for Portland's Central
Library with Producer/Librarian Lee C. (Yay!)
July 22, 2013
Pop Quiz
I taught middle school for 15 years, and I had fun writing my test questions. Here's one now!
Answer below!
The ancient Greeks had a well-rounded diet and good
exercise. But even with this healthy lifestyle, skeletons from ancient Greece
reveal that:
—The average adult died at the age of 40.
—Four out of five adults had a childhood disease that almost killed them.
—Most people had broken bones which hadn’t ever been set.
—About 30% of babies died at birth.
Based on the above information, which of these is true?
a. Life was tough back
then!
b. Life is easier now!
c. You are lucky to be alive now!
d. You really shouldn’t
complain, because your life is pretty good!
e. All of the above.
Answer below!
July 21, 2013
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July 16, 2013
Awkward Pillow Talk
“It’s over, Billy. I just feel
that our lives are headed in different directions. Plus? You drool too much.”
Thanks for the assist, Mike LBK! Via.
