Two Adventurous Bloggers: A Human and a Lizard!

A hand balances a plate with a cloche hiding the food beneath.

Tales From Elaine

What Strange Food is This?

I recently wrote a blog about popcorn for National Popcorn Day. Microwave popcorn is very popular these days. Microwave ovens often have a designated popcorn

An antique analog radio sitting on a chest.

Tales From Elaine

The Tale of an Old Time Term

One of my favorite pastimes is listening to Old Time Radio (OTR) shows as I drive around. The other day while captivated by a comedy

Science Education

This Blog is Popping!

What food do you put down when a survey asks for your favorite food? I always put down popcorn! I love popcorn. I love the

Conservation

Bobbleheads and… Blue Iguanas?

On January 7, we as a nation will celebrate the spring-connected figurines known as Bobbleheads! I don’t remember bobbleheads from my childhood, but now they

Adventure!

My Explosive Mauna Loa Tale

I woke up on November 28, 2022, to the headline announcing “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984.” Mauna Loa erupting

Button and Me

No Ordinary Button

November 16th is National Button Day. What do you think of when you hear the word “button?” Do images of the many colors, diversely shaped

The dense and green leaves of an oak tree.

Plants

My, What Big Leaves You Have!

When I need an ocean fix, I head to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But when I need a green fix, I

A banana python with a big green question mark over its head.

Science Education

A Snake… with Legs?

We humans like to find ways of enhancing our means of movement. We strap wheels onto our feet, jump on skateboards, and climb on bicycles

A crow peers menacingly in the dim light of dusk.

Birds

Revenge of the Crows!

I’ve always liked crows and ravens. They’re very intelligent and dedicated to their families. They also don’t mind interacting with people. I’ve read about crows

Small blue jellyfish float around in a small clump against a dark background.

Conservation

Jellyfish in the… Desert?

The tram operators of Sabino Canyon in Tucson, AZ are offering nighttime tours this summer. It’s part of an overall upgrade to the beautiful park

Several bats flying in the sky at sunset.

Conservation

All About Bats: A Citizen Scientist Update

Last year, I wrote about the bat survey I’m taking part in. Researchers at Texas Christian University are studying the usage of pools by desert-dwelling

Blue water sloshing against a blue background.

Science Education

This Blog May Be a Bit Soggy

I’ve noticed when I’m trying to write, the ideas really flow. Not while I’m sitting at my computer, of course. But rather, when I’m immersed

Conservation

What’s So Bad About Algae?

Even though I live in the Sonoran Desert, many of my book’s settings are in areas that have ocean beaches. Often in the Caribbean. These

A dinosaur (statue) peeks out from green foliage.

Conservation

Invasion of Jurassic Park

I like the Jurassic Park movie series, I mean I really like it. I enjoy watching reptiles eat well. Fresh food is important in their

Two tortoises relaxing in a grassy yard.

Conservation

Turtles and Tortoises Don’t Age?

Recently, one of my iguana companions died. Ezra, a green iguana (Iguana iguana), finally succumbed to old age. A green iguana, a very common pet

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What Strange Food is This?

The Tale of an Old Time Term

This Blog is Popping!

Bobbleheads and… Blue Iguanas?

My Explosive Mauna Loa Tale

No Ordinary Button

My, What Big Leaves You Have!

A Snake… with Legs?

Revenge of the Crows!

Jellyfish in the… Desert?

All About Bats: A Citizen Scientist Update

This Blog May Be a Bit Soggy

What’s So Bad About Algae?

Invasion of Jurassic Park

Turtles and Tortoises Don’t Age?

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