When it comes to nature, what language are we speaking?
Spring seems as though it’s halfway here, but it can’t make up its mind. The daffodils are starting to sprout, as is the garlic. The … Read more
Writing a Book
I’ve always wanted to write a book (or two, or three). But it always seemed as though there was some alchemy involved, some incantation that … Read more
Tips on the Writing Process
It’s been raining for days. The yard has become a marshland, with tufts of grass poking up from pools of standing water. The bedrock outcrop … Read more
Being a Book Addict (aka Bibliophile)
I am a book addict. There, I said it. Luckily being a book addict doesn’t have too many negative connotations. Except when it comes to … Read more
Planning ahead: Dealing with chronic illness
I’ve mentioned previously on the blog that dealing with a chronic illness can make it difficult to plan for the future. I want to talk … Read more
What motivates us to act on climate: fear or hope?
Climate change communication is often characterized by either doom and gloom or unrealistic optimism. Which is more effective in getting people to act? Tone is … Read more
Not Ready for the New Year
I have to confess, I’m not ready for the New Year. I feel as though I’m still stuck in the dying days of 2017, trying … Read more
A few last words before my blog hiatus
*Edited Dec 13 to add link to post on Bernadette Conant, CEO of Canadian Water Network. *Edited Dec 14 to add link to Editors BC … Read more
#WordsMatter: Language in Science Communication
As I’ve been writing my recent blog posts about science communication, I’ve run across a number of terms that are key to science communication, though … Read more
On Accuracy in Science Storytelling
You’ve probably heard of Peter Wohlleben’s book, The Hidden Life of Trees. It purports to reveal the science of trees and forests, and to show … Read more