pick"Mathamatics is the extension of common sense by other means" Nerd alert. Yes, this is a book talking all about math. I absolutely enjoyed the first quarter of the book using math to understand things. By the second half, I think I had too much math details with topics of proba ility and theories of relativity.
pickFunny and insightful; this book is a dive into what is traditionally faux pas in more contemporary culture: sexuality and sex. Like in Stiff, Roach‘s use of citation and footnote are the exact interjection on heavy handed topic. More so than her previous works, Roach is not afraid to interject herself into the study of which she writes when no subject is available. This dedication shows through the novel, and interjects humor throughout.
pickMuch of what we take for granted about human sexuality is downright weird by the standards of the rest of the animal kingdom. This book tries to look at why and how these practices evolved.
It's an interesting how others might see us account. The book dates from 1997 and it particularly shows when talking about sex that cannot result in procreation such as during pregnancy etc., without any mention of homosexuality in our and other species.
pickContent-wise, I felt this was more of a review for me, given that I had started my meanderings into cosmology/physics with Brian Greene‘s “The Elegant Universe.” But it‘s not lacking in star appeal (no pun intended)…I‘m a huge fan of Stephen Hawking, RIP. I‘d recommend this short book to anyone wanting their black holes, neutrinos and particle colliders put in introductory lay terms, from a famed theoretical physicist with a sense of humor.
pickThis is about timing. Best, most productive times of the day. Why it's better not to graduate during a recession (😂 duh) etc. I found it very interesting. It also justified my inability to get things done in the afternoon when I get up at 5. Explained? Whatever.
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1. I refuse to eat canned soup, except for Campbell‘s Tomato Soup. I‘ve pressure canned my own chicken soup, for those times I‘m too sick to cook but NEED chicken soup 😁
2. I always drink from cups with lids, even at home, because I‘m a klutz.
3. I don‘t wear jewelry or makeup
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I think Andrew would be more objective in answering these for me--and I'm curious to hear what he has to say--but I'll try my best to answer the prompt to the best of my ability. 😁
1. I relate to situations and things people say by responding in movie/TV quotes.
2. I laugh a lot. In fact, I laugh even when I'm in pain.
3. I often physically act out dreams while asleep.
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My quirk is having to explain my quirks so much!!! 🤦🏻♀️
1️⃣ I have a *thing* about not ending my reading at Chapter 13 which means if I need to stop I either must do it at Chapter 12 or I read through to Chapter 14.🤷🏻♀️
2️⃣ The last bite of anything with a crust (sandwiches, pizza, bread, etc.) needs to be the center part or have no crust on it. Homemade pie with good crust is the only exception.🥧
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If you‘re quirky and you know it clap your hands 🎶 😂 I have an abundance of quirks, but here are three.
1️⃣ After I pour the dish soap into a pot or whatever I‘m washing, I squeeze it again for the cute little bubble shower. Every. Single. Time.
2️⃣ I can pretty much turn anything into a song. I think it‘s starting to bug my oldest son 😂
3️⃣ If I write something and don‘t like the way it looks, I‘ll totally do it again. Even a grocery list!
