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Bananas are Seedless! Really?
No seeds? How could bananas have made their way into our food chain without them?
Jan 15
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Monarchs of the West
You can visit a big population of these amazing insects along the west coast of the U.S. as well as in the east.
Nov 4, 2025
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My Fascination with Wolves
Some people love wolves and some people hate them. I'm drawn to their caring family life, their strength, their beauty, and their wildness.
Aug 9, 2025
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What I learned in Grad School But Not in a Classroom
It’s time to get back to my early career in hopes that it will inspire other authors to keep at it no matter what.
Jun 3, 2025
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Kilauea in Action-And I Have Been Part of It!
Kilauea's current eruption provides amazing views online
Apr 17, 2025
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Being a New Author
Being an author gave me an opportunity to revisit my interests in the natural world. My second book successfully described how to study pond life at…
Mar 4, 2025
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How I Became an Author
My unique path to "Authordom"
Feb 4, 2025
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"Hunting" Bears in Denali
The McNeil River journey showed me I could conquer my fears and just "go for it." The next challenge, in Denali National Park, taught me more about…
Dec 10, 2024
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