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September 12, 2019

Early this August there were some clear nights without moonlight and I went for some little midnight walks, especially to... Read More →

September 9, 2019

Out of all insects, butterflies are favorites of humans for their sheer visibility and beauty. Although bees and other pollinators... Read More →

September 5, 2019

A lot of people have an aversion to snakes. For some it is just a distaste, they would rather not... Read More →

September 2, 2019

It’s hot, and my clothing armor against the sun just makes it worse. I take a slow, deep breath through... Read More →

August 29, 2019

Last week’s blog introduced Pleistocene Park and concluded with a hint that mammoth were an especially important component of the... Read More →

August 26, 2019

Over the weekend, I met up with former fellow Evan Barrientos, who was back in Nebraska for a short visit.... Read More →

August 22, 2019

Much of the far north landscape of the world is covered with tundra. In some areas the main vegetation is... Read More →

August 19, 2019

Sometimes the world can be a bit…overwhelming. So many huge problems, so much hustle and bustle, with a pinch of... Read More →

August 15, 2019

When I was a graduate student at UCLA in 1965, my summer job involved being a mineral collector and a... Read More →

August 12, 2019

It’s a depressing sight. We’re looking at a sea of reed canary grass in what was once a vibrant sedge... Read More →