Scientific Discussions

 Since Aloma has a BS in Biology and I have an engineering degree, we never shy away from complex, scientific discussions.

For instance, we were sitting outside on the deck last week, and Aloma said, “When the sun came up on September 22, It was exactly behind the trunk of the oak tree.  Just three months ago the sun came up way other there.”  She pointed to the left.  “And it’ll come up behind those pine trees in three months.”  She pointed to the right.

“Yeah,”  I responded.  “At the Autumnal Equinox, the sun comes up due East and that is behind that oak tree.”

Not to be outdone, I said,  “Okay, I’ve got another Fall Equinox observation.  You know the lever that controls the hot and cold water in the shower.  During the summer months, I move it to the right because the water coming into the house is warm and we don’t need as much hot water to take a shower.  On September 22, I had the lever straight up.  In a few weeks, we’ll need more hot water for a comfortable shower and the lever will have to be to the left of vertical.  That’s the opposite direction that the sun moves.”

Aloma looked at me and rolled her eyes.  “If you’re looking for a Nobel Prize for that observation, I wouldn’t hold my breath.”  She got up and went inside.  A minute later she poked her head back out and laughed and said, “Don’t worry.  I’ll give you a Nobel Prize for your shower observation.”  

Seasoned Man

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