Wisdom.

October 31, 2018
by DDD
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Freedom of Speech

I grew up in a communist country where we have, perhaps mistakenly, thought that the difference between communist dictatorships and the western democracies was that in a free and democratic society “freedom of speech” meant that you still had your … Continue reading

The Hanzi for Language.

May 31, 2018
by DDD
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Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

The English language seems to have won the war, and it has become the lingua franca of the entire world. So after successfully convincing the world that everyone has to speak English why do British people mistakenly think that they … Continue reading

Frost flowers

February 1, 2018
by DDD
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Frost Flowers

Delicate structures made of ice crystals that form on top of frozen bodies of water are usually referred to as frost flowers. If the frost forms on solid objects or on window glass it is usually referred to as hoar … Continue reading

Lentil Soup

January 1, 2018
by DDD
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Happy New Year 2018

I wish a Happy and prosperous new year to all of my readers. Yes, it is a lentil soup picture again.