If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
While I was in Tucson in February, I was fortunate enough to spend a day that the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Despite the name, the Museum is really a bunch of things: botanical garden, zoo, aquarium, and museum, all dedicated to species that are native to Arizona. I'd visited once before when I was living in Phoenix... Continue Reading →
One of the great things about helping my sister Cleo Dunsmore Buchanan (aka Grama Tortoise) at the Best Bead Show in Tucson is getting to see her latest work. Since we live in different parts of the country, I hear about her new lampwork glass pieces long before I get to see them. Her photos on... Continue Reading →
The first Thanksgiving after my divorce, I wound up at my sister's in-laws' for dinner. Along with their immediate family, they had gathered in other strays like myself, including three people from Britain. There were bird feeders in the backyard, and we talked about the fact that I worked at the Lab of Ornithology at... Continue Reading →
As I have slowly developed my bird-watching skills over the years, some simple tips have really helped me learn new birds despite my casual approach. I started out just by looking at birds and asking others what they were. Eventually I got some binoculars and a field guide, tools that definitely make it easier to... Continue Reading →
I've loved animals of all kinds all my life. When my parents asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday, the answer was always "go to the zoo". I loved getting a close look at all the different mammals, reptiles, fish, insects, and birds. But my interest in animals has always been as... Continue Reading →
