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Connections I. – “Dinosaurs Aren’t Gone….They Just Grew Feathers.”
Have you ever given much thought to “connections,” thoughtful reader? There are all kinds of vital, essential connections in Life, planet Earth, and the Universe. “Ecosytems” are all about connections between life forms, habitat, climate and weather. “Food chains” are … Continue reading →
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You Need to Be a Generalist – Flexible and Adaptable. No, You Need to Be a Specialist – Unique and Set Apart
The February 2011 issue of Smithsonian has one of those wildlife feature articles that I just love. It’s entitled, “Snow Phantom,” on the “rare and maddeningly elusive” lynx in Montana. Wyoming, Washington, Maine and Minnesota also have small populations of … Continue reading →
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 