That First Day

More than three decades in a classroom, yet there is something about that first day of the semester.  A twinge of nervous energy, a few butterflies in the gut, and measured excitement about what might lie in store.  Some of these … [Read more...]

Ultimately, Truth Wins!

Great is the power of steady misrepresentation; but the history of science shows that fortunately this power does not long endureCharles Darwin … [Read more...]

Cerro Dragon

A two hour boat ride took us across the deep blue ocean, to Cerro Dragon, a remote island in the Galápagos Archipelago. Raw, rustic, uninhabited, except for the local species that make it their home.  Marine iguanas, giant turtles, brightly … [Read more...]

The Galapagos

Narrow streets dot this piece of paradise, on one of the 43 islands in the Galapagos, where marine iguanas and giant turtles make their homes. And when I say giant, I mean humongous. Some of these gentle giants weigh 700 pounds and live over a 150 … [Read more...]