Month: May 2024

A Glimpse into History The glass fuse, with its transparent casing and intricate inner workings, may seem like an artifact from a bygone era, but its story is one of innovation and practicality. Developed in the early 20th century, these fuses were a crucial component in protecting electrical circuits from overcurrent conditions. Their glass bodies allowed for quick visual inspection, revealing whether the thin wire inside had melted—a clear sign that the fuse had performed its duty by interrupting the flow of electricity. How They Work At first glance, a glass fuse might appear simple, but its design is both… CONTINUE READING…

Drake Grillo, at the tender age of three, made history as the youngest singer to perform the National Anthem at the Carrier Dome. This remarkable feat occurred during the Syracuse women’s basketball team’s annual School Day game against Niagara on December 17, 2018. Displaying confidence beyond his years, Drake enthralled over 6,000 spectators as the opening performer of the day. His impeccable rendition of the anthem not only highlighted his budding talent but also his remarkable courage. The performance quickly captured the hearts of many after being uploaded to YouTube, where it garnered 5.8 million views and a flood of… CONTINUE READING…

In my travels to Portugal and Cuba I was struck by the use of clotheslines hanging from apartment dwellings that immediately took me back to when I was a child living both in the US and in Puerto Rico seeing my mom hang our washed clothes and linen on clotheslines in the backyard. The first time I had this reaction was when I was in Cuba and it immediately compelled me to take photos. To my surprise, when arriving in Portugal this practice was in abundance in cities such as Lisbon and Porto where hanging your clothes on your balcony… CONTINUE READING…

Twice this week, I have watched an elderly individual fade into the busy life in which we all live. One man just needed Panadol for his wife, but the shop assistant simply said it’s in ‘6’. But he struggled to navigate the supermarket, and as I watched him go in the wrong direction, I left all my groceries and took him where he needed to go. Today, I watched an elderly man struggle in the heat. He had had a fall with a huge scrape and blood on his leg. He walked past people in the cafe while he slowly… CONTINUE READING…