Good and bad advice on science journalism
The local Guelph chapter of Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) is quite a going concern. Last night we met at the Red…
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Colour photo essay, part 1
I have just finished a course in travel and landscape photography with Rob Stimpson at Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College. It…
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Blogathon 2013 wraps up with a word cloud
I finished the 2013 WordCount Blogathon! I blogged every day of the month of June. Thanks to Michelle Rafter and her virtual assistant,…
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Reflections on the 2013 blogathon; a new schedule
I had intended to post a list of wisdom gained from participating in the 2013 WordCount Blogathon, but to be honest it all…
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Nature news roundup June 28 2013
A sudden, massive die-off of bumblebees in Oregon is blamed on application of pesticide to trees for cosmetic purposes. President Barack Obama released…
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Not so demure lady’s slipper
Cypripedium acaule is one of the treasures of our cottage property. This not-so-discrete lady shows her stuff every spring, but usually in early…
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Highlights from my 2013 Breeding Bird Survey
On Sunday morning I ran my annual route for the international Breeding Bird Survey. It is one of my favourite events of the…
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Announcing the winner of the 2013 armchair travel contest
My 2013 blogathon armchair travel contest did not receive many entries, but the few were excellent. Participants were required to answer this question,…
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Philodendron pinnatifidum blooms
We thought the giant Philodendron pinnatifidum was getting ready to open another huge leaf, but one day this week as I paused on…
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