Why Evolution is True is a blog written by Jerry Coyne, centered on evolution and biology but also dealing with diverse topics like politics, culture, and cats.
It’s Monday, December 26: the day after Christmas and time to return those ugly gifts. It’s also the second day of Coynezaa and National Candy Cane Day. Here’s how they make them: Below: these are the best candy canes, which are not hard, like the regular ones, but have a softer, toothy texture and a … Continue reading Monday: Hili dialogue
Good morning on a workday for all (except cats): it’s Monday, July 10, 2023, and National Pina Colada Day. Mix rum, cream of coconut or coconut milk, and pineapple juice, shake with ice, garnish, and you have this lovely summer drink: It’s also Clerihew Day, explained this way, Edmund Clerihew Bentley, commonly known as E.C. Bentley, was born … Continue reading Monday: Hili dialogue
Good morning on Monday, May 23, 2022: National Taffy Day. It’s also World Turtle Day. Wine of the Day: This is the first bottle I’ve cracked since my bout of gastroenteritis. My tummy is okay, but until today I had lost my usual craving for wine. This was a great bottle to start with: a … Continue reading Monday: Hili dialogue
Good morning on Monday, August 30, 2021: National Toasted Marshmallow Day. I must admit that I like mine burnt to a crisp—ignited over a fire until the outside is black. It’s also National Holistic Pet Day, International Whale Shark Day, Frankenstein Day (Mary Shelly’s birthday), and the International Day of the Disappeared. News of the … Continue reading Monday: Hili dialogue (and Mietek monologue)
Well, for many it’s back to work today on December 27, 2021, the third day of Coynezaa (on this day my true love gave to me three matzo balls). It’s National Fruitcake Day, honoring the single fruitcake that is continually regifted around the West. It’s also Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day, Visit the Zoo Day, … Continue reading Monday: Hili dialogue
I just realized that yesterday’s last post about the ducks was the 26,000th post on this site. So welcome to 26,001. . . . And welcome to Cat Shabbos: Saturday July 9, 2022: National Sugar Cookie day. Though they are perhaps the simplest cookie to make (recipe here), I do love them. They’re good for … Continue reading Saturday: Hili dialogue
