There are many times when my son Dylan (now close to four months old) is cranky and will not be consoled by rocking, bouncing, or holding while I am sitting down with him (actually it happens with any adult, not just me). He fusses and fusses unless I walk around the house with him. If [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Science’
May 6, 2009
Jonah the chemist?
When my mother-in-law was visiting a few weeks ago I was called upon to explain the difference between saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats. Being a chemistry professor, I borrowed Jonah’s easel, which has a dry erase board. I proceeded to explain to my mother-in-law the differences in chemical structure between the various fats. [...]
