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How Human Senses are Like Computer Ports

How Human Senses are Like Computer Ports

Humans aren't computers, but they are the designers of them. Computers, in all their complexity, derive inspiration from the sophisticated neural processes and activities of human bodies. The similarity between computer ports and sensory processing centers starts in their work as transformers, intermediary...

How Human Senses are Like Computer Ports

Humans aren't computers, but they are the designers of them. Computers, in all their complexity, derive inspiration from the sophisticated neural processes and activities of human bodies. The similarity between computer ports and sensory processing centers starts in their work as transformers, intermediary...

A Note on Heritage Days

A Note on Heritage Days

Every autumn, the quaint Appalachian town (second oldest in Tennessee) of Rogersville comes alive with the bright spirit of Heritage Days. Visitors experience Appalachian music and cuisine, arts and crafts,...

A Note on Heritage Days

Every autumn, the quaint Appalachian town (second oldest in Tennessee) of Rogersville comes alive with the bright spirit of Heritage Days. Visitors experience Appalachian music and cuisine, arts and crafts,...

On the Quest for Growth and Balance

On the Quest for Growth and Balance

It's hard staying balanced when you're growing up and in so many other directions. What is "up?" How does one stay "centered?" Like every great quest, a full journey has twists, turns, and turnarounds.

On the Quest for Growth and Balance

It's hard staying balanced when you're growing up and in so many other directions. What is "up?" How does one stay "centered?" Like every great quest, a full journey has twists, turns, and turnarounds.

Appalachian Barn Styles

Appalachian Barn Styles

Explore Appalachian farming legacy architectures — gable barns, gambrel designs, round roofs, and more. See an intertwine of tradition and practicality in the historic south.

Appalachian Barn Styles

Explore Appalachian farming legacy architectures — gable barns, gambrel designs, round roofs, and more. See an intertwine of tradition and practicality in the historic south.

From Arrogance to Awe: How Agnosticism Nurtures Humility and Soothes Know-It-All Syndrome

From Arrogance to Awe: How Agnosticism Nurtures...

A central theme of Jangled Jester is enchanted agnosticism which is a blissful state of uncertainty.  Agnosticism isn't apathy or a particular disbelief. It doesn't mean being redundantly clueless, either. Think about agnosticism as a way of scoping and scouting boundaries. Instead of...

From Arrogance to Awe: How Agnosticism Nurtures...

A central theme of Jangled Jester is enchanted agnosticism which is a blissful state of uncertainty.  Agnosticism isn't apathy or a particular disbelief. It doesn't mean being redundantly clueless, either. Think about agnosticism as a way of scoping and scouting boundaries. Instead of...

Keys to a Successful Yard Sale

Keys to a Successful Yard Sale

People go to yard sales expecting a bargain. Offer a more exciting experience than a retail discount shop, but right in your garage or lawn. Set your prices low and fair so the junk sells. When...

Keys to a Successful Yard Sale

People go to yard sales expecting a bargain. Offer a more exciting experience than a retail discount shop, but right in your garage or lawn. Set your prices low and fair so the junk sells. When...