The Former Scientist
This past weekend I read Lynn Martel’s new book, Stories of Ice, and really enjoyed the focus on glaciers of western Canada and the adventure, … Read more
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Desert Notebooks
Ben Ehrenreich’s “Desert Notebooks’ is an extended meditation on time, writing, and life in the desert.
Explorations in the Canadian Rockies
Canada’s west-central Rockies have changed dramatically in the two centuries since David Thompson’s time.
A Virtual Visit to Greenland
Jon Gertner’s “The Ice at the End of the World” is a fabulous romp through Greenland’s exploration and scientific history.
Making it Personal
Sometimes it’s harder than you think to write accessibly.
It's All About Mary
Lately I’ve been reading about a lot of Mary’s, and I enjoy them all!
Who is today's Rachel Carson?
Rachel Carson is often seen as the driver of the modern environmental movement. But who stands in her shoes today?
Saturday Shot: 27 Oct
Features a series of shots from this morning’s fabulous secondhand typewriter find.
Snail Mail
This past week I received two letters in the mail: one from my book club friend whom I’ve mentioned here previously, and one from a … Read more
How's Your Inner Life These Days?
Today instead of a Wednesday links post I’ve decided to write a regular post with a few links thrown in. —- Over the past few … Read more