Category: bio
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Luna and the Mirror
Recently I moved to a new place to live, that’s less expensive and closer to work. Yay! Luna is still getting used to it, but she’s doing pretty well. Our morning and evening routine consists of her squeaking at me until I gather up several of her toys, and then I toss each one high…
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Starting Again, Again
So it’s time again for my recurring attempt to relaunch this blog. I do this at least once nearly every year. Often I try in November, to piggyback on Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month), so I can utilize some of the tools and camaraderie of that program. I also sometimes get reinspired after a vacation,…
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Blogtober: Lurking
As an introvert in a fairly extroverted job, I often struggle with how to start a conversation with park visitors. This summer, though, I hit on a technique that answers my plight nicely: the “interpreter lurk.” It’s not a formal program, but still helps me figure out which visitors are actually interested in learning more…
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Freaky Family
First, an admission today. I deliberately scheduled this topic to give me an excuse to send birthday wishes to my sister. So: 🎉 Happy birthday, Cory! 🎉 I really enjoy having you for my sister. Now on to my actual response to today’s Blogtober prompt. When you look at the insect/arachnid/arthropod world, though, there aren’t…
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Bio(logy)
I was always a nature nerd. My favorite memories are of roaming the woods behind my house, planting things in the garden, or watching birds at the feeders. I am lucky to have a family who also all love nature. But I know not everybody has that advantage. So, consider me your nature guide-slash-mom! 🙂…
The Contented Naturalist 