Sixty Earth-Years

As of today, I have spent sixty years on this magnificent planet. While I don't feel any different than I did at forty, each decade make...

Ladybird Beetles

Ladybird beetles, represented by many species across the globe, are a favorite of children and gardeners alike; their small size and colorfu...

The Cycle of Obesity

With rare exceptions, obesity is not a genetic trait; on the other hand, it is usually familial. During childhood, we are molded by the life...

The Aurora Borealis

This week, an intense solar storm produced an aurora borealis that extended well south of the Arctic Circle. Commonly known as the northern ...

Under the Dome

By mid summer, a ridge of high pressure develops over the south-central United States. Within this dome, the air sinks, compresses and heats...

The Art of Stillness

As one who could never sit still for long periods of time, I under-stand the restless feeling that some experience when they attempt to obse...

August & February

August and February, which follow the persistent heat of July and the deep freeze of January, are not beloved months; on the surface, they a...