tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.comments2024-03-07T17:08:03.583-05:00Lionel Deimel’s Web LogLionel Deimelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comBlogger2044125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-20104954203063168572024-03-07T17:08:03.583-05:002024-03-07T17:08:03.583-05:00The design above and some related designs have bee...The design above and some related designs have been added to my <a href="https://deimel.org/rec_math/family2.htm" rel="nofollow">Web site</a>.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-6726317547012865812024-03-05T18:09:20.891-05:002024-03-05T18:09:20.891-05:00David French pointed out the same problem with the...<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/04/opinion/supreme-court-trump-colorado-constitution.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU0.8-3x.-k2UHk1c11Yc&smid=url-share" rel="nofollow">David French</a> pointed out the same problem with the Supreme Court decision.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-81280058988948114802024-01-30T21:07:54.721-05:002024-01-30T21:07:54.721-05:00Yes, there are quite a few enclosed rhymes. The fi...Yes, there are quite a few <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enclosed_rhyme" rel="nofollow">enclosed rhymes</a>. The first one appears very early, in lines 2–5.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-85782239553841442752024-01-30T18:14:31.396-05:002024-01-30T18:14:31.396-05:00are there any enclosed rhymes? I'm struggling ...are there any enclosed rhymes? I'm struggling to finds those. anonymousehttp://example.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-25852998763103660252024-01-17T16:11:33.856-05:002024-01-17T16:11:33.856-05:00I am sympathetic. I actually think we should inven...I am sympathetic. I actually think we should invent some new words, but both the invention and the popularization are difficult. The acceptance of “Ms.” is encouraging. Neologisms, however, need both champions and reasons to abandon ad hoc forms that violate conventional rules.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-78550102182889765912024-01-17T15:27:08.570-05:002024-01-17T15:27:08.570-05:00Hello --- I am a user of singular "they,"...Hello --- I am a user of singular "they," and being transgender I know many others. (I know some who prefer "it", too, but that is another matter entirely.) It is a sticking point for lots of folks.<br /><br />I usually point out that singular "they" already has a well-attested usage in English; it's used to refer to a person of unknown gender; e.g., "Somebody left their umbrella. My elementary grammar textbook disparaged this idea, as did yours, but practically everyone I've met uses it this way in informal speech, simply because it's less unwieldy (wieldier?) than "his or her" or similar constructs. Recently the AP stylebook condoned and recommended this usage.<br /><br />To the common objection "singular antecedents should have singular pronouns," I would point out that Latin and German, English's closest linguistic relatives, use identical words for both a singular and plural pronoun.<br /><br />I hope you find this helpful. I, a lifetime lover of mathematics, discovered your blog through the Wiki article on Armstrong numbers, and I appreciate your research and writing.Sasha Liskovahttps://sverona.devnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-23635591944586952182023-12-30T09:20:21.316-05:002023-12-30T09:20:21.316-05:00I cannot be of much help. I sent a note to Bruce R...I cannot be of much help. I sent a note to Bruce Robison, but I don’t know if he can help either. In any case, thanks for your comment.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-19071603777924351242023-12-29T21:41:58.134-05:002023-12-29T21:41:58.134-05:00Hello! I found your blog during a quest to find ph...Hello! I found your blog during a quest to find photos of All Saints. I grew up in that building and was feeling nostalgic with Christmas just passing. I was baptised & confirmed at All Saints & married at Christ Church in Greensburg. I was so excited to see the link to a slideshow of All Saints posted in the comments by Bruce R. I was broken hearted to realize it was no longer working. I don't know if there's any way to see if there's any other way to view them. I guarantee my family of 7 are in some of them as we went there from early 1970s until 2004. So many wonderful people worshipped there together. Fr. David Canan was my 1st youth group leader & he was (and is) amazing. I have very few photos from my days at youth group or events. If you have any way to ask about the photos, I'd be so grateful! I miss that church family. We recently lost Barbara Miller & my mom Carol LaRotonda in 2019. They were such amazing examples of Christ's love. I'm so grateful God put my family there. <br />Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093545144420162135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-66925417826268507792023-10-25T23:23:57.426-04:002023-10-25T23:23:57.426-04:00Who is credited with coinage of the expression &qu...Who is credited with coinage of the expression "Hardshelled Baptist?"Cyzichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476034646934282382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-89706434363126536302023-07-09T12:19:57.481-04:002023-07-09T12:19:57.481-04:00I borrowed a Blu-ray disk of Where the Crawdads Si...I borrowed a Blu-ray disk of <i>Where the Crawdads Sing</i> from the library. Taylor Swift sings her song “Carolina” over the credits. My view of Ms. Swift has just gone up.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-34137917020361384972023-07-06T19:25:32.800-04:002023-07-06T19:25:32.800-04:00The latest pharmaceutical entry in the Q sweepstak...The latest pharmaceutical entry in the Q sweepstakes: LeqembiLionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-63032110552914344822023-06-21T21:49:37.892-04:002023-06-21T21:49:37.892-04:00More medicines: Leqvio, QuviviqMore medicines: Leqvio, QuviviqLionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-88798669818341399122023-06-03T15:49:08.123-04:002023-06-03T15:49:08.123-04:00There is no god. And your church is shrinking fas...There is no god. And your church is shrinking faster than the polar ice caps.unkmonk1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17250945777137265312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-71054819663540965742023-05-31T12:37:40.943-04:002023-05-31T12:37:40.943-04:00Thank you for your thoughtful comments.
“Activist...Thank you for your thoughtful comments.<br /><br />“Activist” only implies working toward some controversial goal. I have worked to support the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion in their conflicts with their aggressive evangelical opponents. I have been president of Progressive Episcopalians of Pittsburgh and the founder of the No Anglican Covenant Coalition, the latter being an international Anglican group. And since the Episcopal Church has supported gay and transgender rights, access to abortions, etc., my support of it is certainly advocacy for social change.<br /><br />As for yard signs of whatever sort, I think I have a good understanding of Episcopalian sensibilities. I may not always identify signs displayed by Episcopalians, but I think I can usually identify those that are not.<br /><br />The sign in the picture is, for me, problematic in several ways. Whereas “Jesus is my savior” is not my style either, I don’t find it objectionable. I do object, however, as would many, though not all, Episcopalians, with the juxtaposition of Jesus to the U.S. flag. Jesus is savior to the world, not to American. And, of course, Trump is the president of whoever put up this sign only in some alternate universe.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-67741206703153214262023-05-31T11:35:51.179-04:002023-05-31T11:35:51.179-04:00This was a 👍 post. You also posted a good series ...This was a 👍 post. You also posted a good series about rescuing a cat and finding a new owner.<br /><br />I wonder why you identify as an Episcopal Church activist. An activist is defined as one who pursues social change. The most well known was MLK. Although a minister he is not called a Baptist activist. Perhaps enthusiast would be a better term for you.<br /><br />In this post you imply that having Christian yard sign is an indication that the resident is not Episcopalian. Really?!<br /><br />There are all kinds of Christian yard sign and bumper strips. I agree the one you quote is not to my taste. Perhaps if you met the family in question your response should be a polite version of "I'm glad He is and no he is not."<br /><br />Keep on with truth, beauty and justice.Tetonkayakrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05191413425183597307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-86246137312773952023-02-28T08:48:34.737-05:002023-02-28T08:48:34.737-05:00On NPR this morning, proposed changes in Mexico li...On NPR this morning, proposed changes in Mexico likely to weaken election protections were referred to as “reforms.” A bit later, however, the changes were referred to as “so-called reforms.” That phrase is a good way for journalists to report on such proposals.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-30445931049623946862023-02-18T15:07:24.380-05:002023-02-18T15:07:24.380-05:00There is no godThere is no godunkmonk1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17250945777137265312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-34311970564564507222023-02-08T18:01:50.108-05:002023-02-08T18:01:50.108-05:00You may need to experiment with different baking t...You may need to experiment with different baking times. Depending on your oven, 37 minutes may be too long.<br />Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-20469090847151187052023-01-20T09:18:37.200-05:002023-01-20T09:18:37.200-05:00More suggestions from Paul Krugman.More <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/19/opinion/columnists/democrats-debt-ceiling.html?unlocked_article_code=yzYnkDoMiZULgXT0hNl67yi51QMW-g5r1oFjY0qDkZa1BUfMiz6jLaZUSxanbDK8qKCP5Ga50jZ0X_6JTTrXMorexki9yookr2ElPXvLdV_1zluv5dFeI0UPcNajvxH6pD5F3AgDMmkTH8BSvfxsd0rpAIYsryghu77dNU314l2B4rGkJ8e7A6qJ9U5D_D38GqFm3y-bWjW7_QFF1D5FTFG0IrOgK74jkdXaL0kvQpIs1U6I_pTT9dihepEVNBwmK9wxUHfj2-SHehBBxjRvda_QMDp4coqZSKhPycAtRSSvQaD9QFel5T6IfY8nk97kIWo7_FGr9xKC2qyImpVEqHixXIA7fb9VgA2bpg&smid=share-url" rel="nofollow">suggestions</a> from Paul Krugman.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-17429402618234854752023-01-20T08:13:58.255-05:002023-01-20T08:13:58.255-05:00This is not a crazy idea. See this piece by Jamel...This is not a crazy idea. See this <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/opinion/debt-limit-congress-biden-mccarthy.html?smid=url-share&fbclid=IwAR25ppxD2Cm3-1zNxCOrFQlnm2f_rJ_HhXkEN9IfTPKsKpBjWFAvJE7FQw8" rel="nofollow">piece</a> by Jamelle Bouie.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-27610869731264409082023-01-13T17:39:49.890-05:002023-01-13T17:39:49.890-05:00You have captured the spirit of the song. I love ...You have captured the spirit of the song. I love yours and the original, and every variation. It's joyful.<br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416912377820334677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-82711245688435216722022-10-26T10:37:43.131-04:002022-10-26T10:37:43.131-04:00Thanks for posting this! I agree that college edu...Thanks for posting this! I agree that college educated citizens are just as much needed as those who are only trained vocationally. It's not just how quickly you can get a job after your education. It's also how far you can advance in your job, and how well informed a citizen you are. Celinda Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347754042014692882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-45217089460112879822022-06-05T08:59:28.344-04:002022-06-05T08:59:28.344-04:00The funeral service may be streamed here.The funeral service may be streamed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christchurchindiana/videos/7845544095486058" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-3002934997995380932022-02-13T20:12:32.452-05:002022-02-13T20:12:32.452-05:00Interesting.
Interesting.<br />Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320087.post-40600893830833427372022-02-13T13:39:53.401-05:002022-02-13T13:39:53.401-05:00I wonder who first noticed that Armstrong's id...I wonder who first noticed that Armstrong's identity is the first of a sequence, with a typical entry being 166^3 + 500^3 + 333^3 = 166,500,333.Allen Knutsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616422252030334511noreply@blogger.com