Talking like a sailor (II) Published on April 8, 2025April 6, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The answers A good sailor is never without a clew. Read More
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Tropical Storm Garace Published on March 4, 2025March 3, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The other side of the world It’s been stormy. Have you noticed? Read More
Old methods Published on February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com It’s getting harder Some long-established habits are getting difficult to maintain. Read More
Handwriting Published on February 4, 2025February 2, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Legibility The old-fashioned art still has some use. Read More
The meeting (II) Published on January 28, 2025January 27, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Software and soft skills Our astronomer adds some comments on the meeting he attended this month. Read More
Specialization Published on January 7, 2025January 5, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Comparative advantage How much should you be able to do, and how well? Read More
Christmas cards Published on December 3, 2024December 2, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Staying in touch How many people do you actually see regularly? Read More
Turning off the pumps Published on October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Cooling unplugged There are alternatives to the ubiquitous air conditioner. Read More
Attention to detail Published on October 22, 2024October 18, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Small mistakes We compare old and new examples of unforgiving calculations. Read More