Who is Chemist Robert Boyle?

Who is Chemist Robert Boyle?

by | Jan 24, 2020 | Quotes

Robert Boyle was an important guy in the 17th C and he is considered one of the founders of modern chemistry.  He was responsible for making chemistry a respected science.  Because of him, it became a real science not a study of alchemy and mysticism.  He introduced the idea of careful measurements and repeated experiments.

Who is Chemist John Polanyi?

Who is Chemist John Polanyi?

by | Jan 23, 2020 | Quotes

John Polanyi, still living and working at the University of Toronto won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in chemical kinetics.  This Berlin born scientist is still an active contributor to the academic world at the age of 91.

Waves at the Beach Soothe my Soul

Waves at the Beach Soothe my Soul

by | Aug 11, 2015 | Quotes

Waves at the beach are like comfort food to many.  Maintaining order during my family and household day-to-day activities can be draining.  Add a job and maintaining a blog and my anxiety levels will often peak.  I grew up in Sarnia, Ontario which lies along the shore...
Ecosystem Importance According to Gerald Durrell

Ecosystem Importance According to Gerald Durrell

by | Jul 17, 2015 | Quotes

Gerald Durrell understood ecosystem importance.  Although he was a man of minimal education, Gerald Durrell was a friend to all animals.  Over a 70 year span, he saved many animals from extinction and improved the way zoos and animal refuges operated.  He gained...
IIan Shamir: Tree Advice

IIan Shamir: Tree Advice

by | Apr 22, 2015 | Quotes

Ilan Shamir is an author and keynote speaker.  He changed his name from Scott Alyn to better reflect his passion for trees.  His new name literally means ‘protector of the trees’.  His passion for trees extends to nature in general and he has written prose...
Henry David Thoreau and Trees

Henry David Thoreau and Trees

by | Apr 13, 2015 | Quotes

Henry David Thoreau was an American author, and poet.  He was also a philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, surveyor, and historian and he greatly admired trees. Henry David Thoreau wrote a wonderful paper entitled The Succession of Forest Trees which was first...