T: A to Z Blogging Challenge

For my 2016 A to Z Challenge, I’m sharing three facts for each letter. The genres I write and love to read are mostly science fiction and high or epic fantasy. In fantasy, there is often magic associated with crystals or metals. They also used herbs both for medicine and for magical spells. Each day I will post a short description of an herb or a mineral you might find in medieval or fantasy writings. For the record, most of the herbal remedies I’ve investigated are not recommended by the FDA. Many are actually poisonous and dangerous. As tribute to my second love, I will post a scientific fact that may deal with physics, biology or health science. And because another name for a writer is wordsmith, each day I’ll share a strange word that I would probably never use in my writing, but that amuse me in some way. So enjoy my trio of quick facts. And don’t forget to visit the IWSG site where we’ll share a writer’s resource for every day of the challenge.

Thaumaturge: A performer of miracles.

Thyme is well-known as a seasoning but some herbal healers think it can treat coughs and headaches.

Tectonic Plates. Do you feel the movement as the land beneath your feet slides around? This is another science subject that can suck you into hours of interesting study. The plates move and cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. I live on the North America Plate which is pretty big but some of the plates are very small. Check the map to see where you live and go to this link to learn more about this very interesting subject.

What plate do you live on? Have you had thyme and what did you have it in? How many different tectonic plates have you stepped upon?

And today, April 23rd, is believed to be the birthday of William Shakespeare though it isn't known for certain.

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves."
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
"Brevity is the soul of wit."

William Shakespeare