L.E. Carmichael's Blog, page 61

January 20, 2014

The Dichotomous Key of Tea

It’s no secret that caffeine is a major food group for writers, and my favourite source is chocolate tea. The current contents of my tea cupboard:   organized in descending order of caffeine content, because the scientist in me likes […]
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Published on January 20, 2014 06:26

January 18, 2014

Being A Girl – I Think I’m Doing it Wrong

From 1-4 this afternoon, I’m taking part in a “pet expert” event at Pet Valu and Groomingdales in Bedford, Nova Scotia, and rather than thinking about foxes and domestication, which I should be doing to prepare, I’ve spent all morning […]
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Published on January 18, 2014 06:14

January 16, 2014

Please Send Naps

I have just submitted my second manuscript of the week and I’m completely knackered. Proper posting will resume on Saturday! Hope you’re all hanging in there.
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Published on January 16, 2014 12:18

January 11, 2014

Yet Another Thing That Didn’t Happen Today, Due to Deadline

How about you? Are your decorations still hanging on like the Ghost of Christmas Past? I hope I’m not the only one! 
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Published on January 11, 2014 14:44

January 9, 2014

Now the Circle is Complete -or- A Belated Dinosaur Christmas Gift

Today’s post isn’t mine – it belongs to paleontologist Dr. Matt Bonnan, who graciously gave me permission to share it here. There is a ton of very cool stuff on his blog The Evolving Paleontologist, and you should definitely go […]
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Published on January 09, 2014 04:39

January 6, 2014

Crime-Fighting Corneas

So you know how when you take a picture of someone, you (or someone standing close to you) is sometimes reflected in their eyes? Forensic scientists are working on a technique for identifying bystanders based on this reflection. The images […]
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Published on January 06, 2014 05:36

January 4, 2014

Coming This Year to a Bookstore Near You – Stuff I Wrote!

First – apologies for the weirdness over the previous week. Hackers hit the site December 29, but since the back end was working, I didn’t realize there was a problem until I tried to post Thursday. Fortunately, I had a […]
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Published on January 04, 2014 04:22

January 1, 2014

Happy 2014, Apparently!

Things have been pretty lame quiet around here, due to a looming January 13th deadline, although I did treat myself to two whole days off over Christmas and Boxing Day. Though I’m not sure it counts as time off if […]
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Published on January 01, 2014 13:52

December 23, 2013

See You in 2014!

In the spirit of cutting myself a break at this hectic time of year, I’m stepping away from the internet for a couple of days. Regular posting schedule resumes January 2. Thank you so much to everyone who supported me, […]
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Published on December 23, 2013 04:22

December 21, 2013

Turning Towards the Light

It’s the winter solstice today – the shortest day of the year – a day of transition and rebirth. The earth is turning from darkness back into the light, and so it’s a day of hope. A promise that, ever […]
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Published on December 21, 2013 04:59