1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + … ∞ = -1/12

OK – a change of focus. No politics.

Let’s encourage some interest in Mathematics – watch this Numberphile video to see the (apparently divergent) series in the title is equivalent to -1/12

Let me make it clear – sum the infinite series of Natural numbers ( 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + … and never stop) and the approximation value which results is -1/12

A negative fraction from an infinite sum of positive numbers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-I6XTVZXww

There are many videos discussing this – and versions with more complex applications of Riemann’s functions to find the same result.

What has 2017 taught me…

Do not be Scottish and think humility or modesty are ever rewarded. They won’t be!

Make a bloody noise about everything you do – seems the smarter option.

Hasta la vista asap 2017.

Never trust anything Organised

Least of all any Religion.

No matter how loving, caring, empathic or forgiving it’s foundation – allow men (and it is usually men) a handful of years to organise and it will end up a murderous, inflexible, vitriolic and jealous plot of poisoned weeds.

I hope their gods do not forgive them. Any of them.

Edinburgh Toun

Was once the St James in the Centre of Edinburgh. Soon to be a shopping paradise with vast retail opportunities.

Twa dugs

Torran and Badger – guess which is which…

December 2017: Torran, very sadly, died this month after being struck by a car. He was the wee Border Terrier with a huge personality. A much loved wee soul.