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Planning

Some of you who know me may realize that while I am up for spontaneous fun and adventure, I like planning. I think it’s the act or organization, making lists, making piles, plotting courses, etc. If I didn’t like those things I would probably be less good at my job and I probably would not have done as many cool things on vacation in Seattle and San Francisco in the past. So what am I...

Jul 27th

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Sum Magna Anas

This is Roland Anas, duck #10 from the Odd Ducks swap group on Ravelry. Roland seemed both a good name for the little fellow and harks back to Roland Thaxter, mycologist and entomologist who did a great deal of world traveling. He and I have also visitied the HMNH together so far And then he helped me at work Hopefully this weekend we’ll go the the Boston Public Gardens and visit...

Jul 17th

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Summer Tradion

Many people have nice summer traditions like family barbiques, camping, hiking a certain mountian, a beach adventure, etc. This year will be my 4th year with my favorite summer tradition, spending a week in the woods of Maine learning about science! The Humboldt Field Reasearch Institute at Eagel Hill (lovingly called Eagel Hill by those who are in the know) is a little spot on the coast of...

Jul 14th

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Jul 5th