The Significance of Insignificance

The eclipse of 2019 is over. My gear safely made it home from Chile and I’ve organized and packed it all away. I’ve washed my

Zero Talent

Based on my background and interests, I am often involved in discussions about science and photography. I have learned that scientists often say things like,

The Year of the Amygdala – Part I

I recently saw the movie “Free Solo.” It was the second time and I highly recommend it! The movie documents the efforts of climber Alex

Tempus Fugit

If you look through the posts I’ve written in the past (and why would anyone ever want to do that??), you will see that “tempus

A Long Winter’s Night – and a Gift for You!

Today marks the 2018 winter solstice! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, that means it is the longest night of the year. The

Who needs color anyway?

I’m sitting on the tarmac at the airport in Knoxville awaiting the opportunity to join in the madness of the busiest travel day of the