Up to this point, every element I have discussed had a tie-in with a natural element. One would think with 118 chemical elements, I would be able to find the right one to continue building the Periodic Table of TOPS. Since I need a T, I am refracting that T symbolizes Temptation or Tempted. I mentioned in the Victory (V) blog, I was…
There are only a few more one-letter symbols from the original Periodic Table, then I will be switching to the two-letter symbols. Finding and cataloging the numerous elements was a huge effort. Some elements were discovered several times before they became official. V for Vanadium is one of those storied natural elements. It was named for the Scandinavian Goddess of…
In chemistry, B symbolizes Boron. It has several forms. You may recognize it as a component of the cleaning solution, Borax. What you may not know, is that at low temperatures, it is a bad electrical conductor, but at high temperatures, it is a good electrical conductor. How can one item be both good and bad? I started refracting about…
I never set out by design to be obese. It just happened. I remember being fine right up to the point when external forces tried to define who I was and what I could do. It’s fair to say I subscribed to the belief there are always some things seemingly beyond my control. With this in mind, being overweight and…
As we continue on the next leg of the journey through the night sky toward a healthier lifestyle, we have many questions. With many questions, there are many answers. We need to hunt for the correct answer that applies to our own individuality. Our next signpost on the journey is a prominent “picture in the sky” … Orion, the Hunter.…