The city of Troy was razed to the ground seven times, and rebuilt on her own ashes seven times more. She sits, strong-walled, on a hill made of the charred relics of her forebears ( Read more... )

Invisible braces since she was ten, to straighten her teeth and give her a winning smile. Decalcifying bleach to make it sparkle like the sun. Veneers on her peg laterals to fill out the space. Movie star smile by the time she was 14 ( Read more... )

This is a quick sketch that popped out while I was talking to Seth. I decided to try and make it a narrative rather than a snide quip. I probably won't do a second draft, but I'd like it if you let me know what you think anyway.A good knowledge of mathematics is essential for making important decisions. My students do not believe me. They would ( Read more... )