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...]