Posts by Tim Hall (Page 42)

Unseen, But Real

LightGrams September 1, 2016 Volume 20, Number 29 An old adage says, “I have to see it to believe it.”  Often that is a true principle.  A friend once told me there was a nest of cottonmouth snakes near his house.  Wildlife biologists, however, contend that this area is outside of their natural habitat.  That…

Aging Olympians

LightGrams August 25, 2016 Volume 20, Number 28 The last medals have been awarded, and the crowds have dispersed.  The 2016 Olympic Games are now history.  Scores of athletes who made the trek to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with high hopes are now back home with feelings of “If only …”  A few returned home…

Treasures Inside A Rock

LightGrams August 18, 2016 Volume 20, Number 27 Some in the nation of Bolivia are convinced they know the secret to having whatever material goods they desire.  According to a story carried by Reuters on August 16, 2016, an annual festival is held in mid-August.  Those who have items they wish to possess are handed…