Author Archives: Mark

I am back from Oregon–certainly the best week I have had since graduating from Carleton. I have many stories, most of which you can read here. There are four photo pages in total, but you can find links to the … Continue reading →

I’m headed to Oregon tomorrow to check out Oregon State and it’s department of Biological and Ecological Engineering. Flying out, staying four days at OSU, spending a couple of days with cousin Emma and aunt Kathy, then catching Amtrak in … Continue reading →

Until today, there remained one last corner of the Lightsmith building that has not been touched by its new owners: the old coal and oil storage room behind the boiler room. Chris wants to clean up the area, paint it … Continue reading →

It is my tradition to go for a walk on the coldest night of the year. Last night, at about -12 here in the city, may have been such a night. Or there may yet be colder days coming. In … Continue reading →

I remain unemployed and will remain so for the immediate future. In the interim, I am working for my mom and for Robert Cohanim, producer of a very successful line of homeopathic lozenges including Stress Mints. Turns out his packing … Continue reading →

For the past three years or so I have been expecting to pursue a career in ecology–this despite the fact that I am not particularly excited about most ecological research. I do love the birds and other creatures, but I … Continue reading →

Much has happened in the 26 days since my last post – 1150 mile drive home from Pinedale, Thanksgiving celebrated with homegrown vegetables and organic chicken, much wood splitting, car purchase (Subaru Forester), 1200 mile drive to Ithaca, NY with … Continue reading →

My last weekend in Pinedale…what to do? Part of my time was occupied with grad school application work, but that still left many hours. Saturday: Borrowed Ryan’s “Ishmael” book and drove back to Granite Hot Springs for a nice long … Continue reading →

Having completed the areas mowed this year, we set out to draw GPS polygons around areas mowed in 2005. It was sometimes hard to find the borders of the old mowings, especially where the sagebrush is naturally short or absent, … Continue reading →

Turns out the Jardine Juniper is only 1500 years old, not 3200 as was once believed. Still a mighty old tree though