I have been told that patterns of human immigration during the early days of humankind demonstrate that man tends to move from colder toward warmer environs. Thus, the closer one gets to the equator, the larger the populations one can expect to encounter. This idea seems reasonable enough to me. (I spent most of a winter in Mexico learning Spanish one year. Now, each winter, I consider moving closer to the equator.) It seems reasonable. However, this hypothesis fails to account for the fact that there are, in fact, population centers in Minnesota. Thus, I am left to conclude that the hypothesis is a myth, or that the Scandinavian settlers of this state were, in fact, not human.
Enjoy the 2 degree (feels like -13 degree) day.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Ancient Myths
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I love it Tyler. Great conclusion. If you ever have an assignment as a priest in the south let us know, we (or at least Emma and I) may follow. I am suppose to head to your "neck of the woods", (where the temperature is suppose to be warmer)tomorrow, but they have the wide open spaces and wind. It sounds like their winter may be starting today or tomorrow. Your dad has a good weather update on his blog, and it matches what my dad just told me.
Got up to 29 today here. But it's supposed to cool off for them next while. Still better than where you are I guess. But then, you don't have to go outside too much do you? :)
Oh and about your theory, your grandmother was pure scandihoovian, as you have around you, and they are a tuff, tuff people! And maybe not smart enough to go south!
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