Neil recalculated using a different ratio of aligned nuclei in his controversial water-hydrogen model. Fifteen minutes later the results gave him the number he was looking for, 7576.3, with intermediate computations validating the steps, but with an uncertainty of 21.2. He wanted a tighter uncertainty before submitting his paper to the Institute, but the main result, regardless of the uncertainty detail, was well below Hardy’s upper bound of 7670.
Neil’s wife called from downstairs, Earth to Daddy, pizza’s ready!
His daughter also called, Earth to Daddy, pizza, pizza, pizza!
Neil walked down the stairs, picked up his giggling daughter, kissed his smiling wife and led a prayer of thanksgiving over the food knowing that, whatever the uncertainty, his family had much to rejoice over.
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Denise offers the prompt word “detail” to be used in this week’s Six Sentence Stories.
Poetry, Short Prose and Walking 
Amen! It is wonderful to have a loving family and to be thankful for them.
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It is and it is good to be thankful for them. Thank you and blessings, Michael!
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Neil is truly brilliant. He know nothing beats family.
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That’s true. His family was what counted. Thank you, Dan!
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In times of uncertainty, it is good to know we have much to rejoice over. For me, a timely read, Frank. Blessings!!
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Thank you, Mary! Blessings to you!
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Pizza x 1³. Priorities, right?! Good reminder, Frank. Easy to get caught up in work, especially at “crunch” time.
At the end of the metaphorical day, it’s about enjoying every moment possible with family and friends.
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Family and friends are important. Thankfully, Neil knew it was time to share pizza with his family and didn’t try to rerun the calculations one more time. Thank you, Denise!
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It’s a blessing to be able to rejoice in your work when it’s work time and your family all the time.
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Good point: family all the time and work when it’s work time. Thank you, Mimi!
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I’m with the others*
Fun Six as a combination of engaging story from inside the protagonist’s head transitioning into a world more complete for the presence of family.
no, really! lol
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The family made all of his research complete even if the research went nowhere. Thank you, Clark!
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Clever numbers, eh!
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His details were numerically focused. Thank you, Chris!
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After all is said and done time to enjoy the gift of relationships in our lives that GOd has given us in this green earth of HIs
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Those relationships are gifts from God. Thank you and blessings, Jim!
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Blessings FH!
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Ground control, he couldn’t manage without it!
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The bottom floor supports him. Thank you, Keith!
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Heartwarming to realize which ‘details’ matter most. Well done, Frank.
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His family matters most. Thank you, Susan!
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