Etymology Is Cool
I love etymology. In fact, I have an etymology app on my phone. It’s fascinating knowing where words came from and how they developed, and it sometimes …
Biology
Fires & Controlled Burns
In “Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area,” they write: “Paleoecological evidence strongly suggests fire was a common occurrence on the Montague Plains from 500 to at …
Raccoons
In “Raccoon Hands and Their Amazing Sense Of Touch,” Bill Dowd writes: While other mammals do have paws that enable them to hold food and …
Pigs: An Immunological Cousin
Biology and evolution are fascinating. And so is history: some ancient peoples had prescriptions against eating pork; nowadays we know why. And I think, if …
Cherry Laurel Tea
If you pick some Holly for tea, do not confuse American Holly with toxic Cherry Laurel. As I did. 21 Oct 2016 is the day …
Opossum Save!
I am glad I came to this park today so I could help this tapped, frightened Virginia Opossum! What luck!