tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697562568281773339.post3215706545271496778..comments2024-03-05T06:55:21.597-05:00Comments on Dori Reads: Recovering a child-like mindDorainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697562568281773339.post-16315641386321653582009-02-22T08:59:00.000-05:002009-02-22T08:59:00.000-05:00How fun! I never did learn to whistle! Still can't...How fun! I never did learn to whistle! Still can't do it.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697562568281773339.post-65789645447275287882009-02-18T20:32:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:32:00.000-05:00Flying at 35,000 feet the other day, my window sea...Flying at 35,000 feet the other day, my window seat was right behind the wing.... good enough for some ground viewing, but with a bit more engine roar than other spots on the plane.<BR/>At one point I cupped my ear with my hand and discovered again the conch shell phenomenon. And... I could adjust the pitch of the "white noise" with the opening and shutting of my hand. Pretty cool! I wondered if I could actually play a tune on my ear with that noise, like you can with your lips or tongue when you whistle. I tried for a few moments, but there didn't seem to be enough pitch variation.<BR/>When I learned to whistle, though, I remember having to gradually add more range. Maybe I'll "practice" again.Sarah/Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858210056783839858noreply@blogger.com