Last time I talked about the evolution of structures—called morphogenesis, in biology. (Picture from here.) I spoke of it a bit frivolously in the context of anti-evolution conversations. I didn’t give it the airtime it deserved. So. Today, let’s talk about how drosophila, cephalopods, and human beings can develop from a zygote into vastly different …
Join Thor and me as our Playa trip continues with snorkeling outside the reef at La Posa. Another Geezer Adventure. NOTE: This blog series started Nov. 26 as we returned once more to Playa Sonrisa (Beach of Smiles), our special place not only because we celebrated our Luna de Miel (Honeymoon) there, but because it’s …
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People who don’t believe in evolution make me tired. (Picture from here.) For one reason, it’s like saying I don’t believe in the sun. The sun is there whether one believes in it or not—the existence of the sun is independent of belief. The fact of evolution also exists independent of belief. The obscuration of …
Join Thor and me as we snorkel in one of our favorite spots in the world — the “Blue Lagoon” in the marine preserve near remote Xcalak, Mexico. Another Geezer Adventure. NOTE: This blog series started Nov. 26 as we returned once more to Playa Sonrisa (Beach of Smiles), our special place not only because we …
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After three canceled trips due to pandemic and surgeries, Thor and I finally return to our favorite Caribbean beach and reef for snorkeling. Another Geezer Adventure. NOTE: Despite every possible vaccination and vigilant mask-wearing, I managed to pick up a bug (not Covid) on the way home, so this post will hit a few highlights …
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Fasten your seat belts for a flight back in time and place to the ruins of ancient Cretan labyrinths as I recall my first trip to the Greek islands and camping in the ruins of Minoan cities. You can hardly escape the concept of the labyrinth on Crete (the motif of the ancient coin above), …
By popular demand, Thor explains the colorful variety of stones found in our Pacific Northwest. Sara asked me to contribute a blog on our recent obsession with rock tumbling. First a little prologue about the local geologic context, and why we have such a variety of stones here in the Pacific Northwest: A few hundred …
Remember Paul Ehrlich and The Population Bomb ?
Join Thor and me as we gather beach pebbles from nearby Pacific Northwest beaches and enjoy the lively sea creatures. …of cabbages and kings — No, wait, wrong story. This one takes Thor, Bear dog, and me to a favorite nearby hike, from Rosario Beach, along Bowman Bay (top photo), and to Deception Pass. We were …
Join me for a hike down memory lane to my first trip to Greece, backpacking around the islands. NOTE: Next week I’ll have an update on our home-building saga. Meanwhile, a bit too much “Life” is limiting my keyboard time. So here goes — hold your breath and jump into the time tunnel: My very …
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Join Thor and me as your virtual Thailand vacation continues with a tour via longtail boat of the dramatic sea stacks of Phangnga Bay. NOTE: It’s been another week of lots of “Life,” so I hope you enjoy this rerun of Thor’s and my Thailand trip, just as the pandemic was starting to unfold in Asia. We …
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Join Thor, Bear dog, and me as we continue our “Geezer Adventures” with an end-of-summer hike along the Lake Ann Trail in the Mt. Baker Wilderness. NOTE: This summer Thor and I finally decided that we’d had enough with our continual rehab of various body parts, and needed to get back to our nearby mountains. …
Join Thor, Bear dog, and me as we log another Geezer Adventure on the Chanterelle Trail above Lake Whatcom. This week we were all set to tackle another challenging hike to the glacier near the peak of Mt. Shuksan, and we figured we’d just go as far as we felt able. A friend had …
