Paper

Today, I went to buy bread, beer, and paper for my printer. I didn't mind paying for the bread or the beer, but somehow it irritates me to have to pay for paper. I guess deep down, I feel that paper should be free, like air or software.

Lines from Chemistry

For some reason, I've been thinking about my old chemistry teacher, Mr Nicholls, and the things he used to say. Here are some lines I remember.

"Now I'm going to tell you a lie, and you will remember it all the better because it is a lie. I'm going to tell you that atoms have little hooks on them."

"Every time I hit you on the head with this ruler, a brain cell dies. I know that because Mr Harris [the biology teacher] tells me every time he hits me on the head with a ruler."

"What was it they call it when they burn a widow on her husband's funeral pyre?"
"Suttee, sir."
"Ah yes, I suppose it would be."

"A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. As you will find out if you ever acquire a little knowledge."


I'm sure this man influenced my teaching style.