Small Smile

They might not need me; but they might. I’ll let my head be just in sight; a smile as small as mine might be precisely their necessity.

Emily Dickinson

“Though they look more like bones, teeth are actually ectodermal organs.” Did you know that? Peep more neat tidbits from this Cleveland Clinic’s article about human “Teeth ”. The usual 32 permanent teeth we have come in four types: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. And regarding that ectodermal organ reference: “Other ectodermal organs include your hair, skin and sweat glands.” … The more I learn, the less I know.

About the author

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson : (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with strong ties to its community. After studying at the Amherst Academy for seven years in her youth, she briefly attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary before returning to her family’s home in Amherst. Evidence suggests that Dickinson lived much of her life in isolation. Considered an eccentric by locals, she developed a penchant for white clothing and was known for her reluctance to greet guests or, later in life, even to leave her bedroom. Dickinson never married, and most of her friendships were based entirely upon correspondence.