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[Fox]

When I was six, my last name was changed to reflect my step father's name. After years of feeling no connection with my name, I decided to change it. I translated my given name from Scots and Old English to its meaning of Fox and took back my biological father's name as well as my biological mother's name. The result is Fox Albert Johnston.

[niblock64]

Ok, I'll join the crowd!
Niblock64 refers to my husbands former motorcycle road racing number. He raced for about 15 years here on the east coast in lighweight superbike with the number 64. Niblock being last name

[Abax]

Abax is the Latin root of abacus. It means 'slab', applied to the abacus because of its shape I suppose. I remember being shown an abacus as a child, and later my mom taught me how to use a circular slide rule.

I like math and use it in my job as an air traffic controller everyday. I also use math in many of my hobbies. When an opportunity arises, I try to use math to help those around me solve problems in a manner that is more accurate than might be achieved otherwise.

Apart from specific applications in technical professions, I lament that math seems to be poorly understood and little-used by many adults. It's nice to realize that a kilt is the product of someone's skill in sewing *and* math.

Abax