Author: catriona
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Hiking With Grandad
This essay was written in the early 2000s and published on bHs. When I was very young, my Grandad was both fascinating and miraculous. I remember getting up with him before the sun rose, putting on layers of wool clothing, and falling back to sleep in his mossy Ford Valiant. I always woke as we…
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Hobbits
I used to think I wanted to be a pirate when I grew up, but now I’m quite sure I’d rather be a hobbit. On the surface, hobbits are rather fond of eating and sleeping, two of my favorite activities. Hobbits also create lovely, homey holes for themselves, and I have always dreams of nestling…
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Office Mug Experiment
Over a three month period, the following science experiment unfolded. Day One: Visiting employees hold a meeting at an office, drinking coffee and then leaving three used mugs in the sink. Day Three: Mugs are now full of diluted coffee, dirty water, and Cup-o-noodle soup. Day Five: Mugs, particularly the glass one, seem to be…