The Friedel ChroniclesAlaa in DresdenHow an Arab chess girl encountered the West6 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
The Friedel ChroniclesIs global warming saving mankind?No, it isn’t! But it could be, as this somewhat tongue-in-cheek thought experiment postulates4 min read·Feb 25, 2024----
The Friedel ChroniclesUptalk: it’s all about intonation?I believe it began in Australia? From there it migrated to California, and is now clearly gaining popularity in the US?4 min read·Jan 21, 2024--2--2
The Friedel ChroniclesMagical moments with Randi (3)The great man has passed. But memories of his escapades and his teachings will always remain.2 min read·Dec 7, 2023----
The Friedel ChroniclesWhat’s in a name?It is fascinating to see out how names work, in different countries and different social situations8 min read·Nov 3, 2023----
The Friedel ChroniclesAntalya and GazaBoth are on the coast of the Mediterranean, both enjoy superb sea-shore climate, but what a difference!5 min read·Oct 25, 2023----
The Friedel ChroniclesReading minds — part twoThis is how easy it is to convince people you have supernatural powers6 min read·Oct 16, 2023----
The Friedel Chronicles2006: Total Eclipse in AntalyaI have always been fascinated by eclipses. But I never got to see a total solar eclipse until I was sixty.5 min read·Oct 7, 2023--1--1
The Friedel ChroniclesHoroscopes and alternativesI don’t know how it happened. My Google news feed seems to think I am hooked on astrology.6 min read·Oct 5, 2023----
The Friedel ChroniclesHow I experienced 9/11It took place far away, but oddly close by5 min read·Sep 11, 2023----