Orange Fungus and Focus The other day I came across the most conspicuous thing I’ve ever seen in the East Woods – the bright orange Chicken-of-the-Woods mushroom, [tastes […] Read more
Green Bees, Invisible Products I was astounded to see what appeared to be a bright green bee flitting around some flowers the other day. I grew up knowing […] Read more
Icicles and Execution The icicles that formed on the roof edge were a pleasant gift from the [thankfully] uneventful ice storm on Monday. All of them were […] Read more
Chickadees, Windows, and Markets I felt bad for the little chickadee that sat dazed and confused after running into my office window yesterday. He thought he had a […] Read more
The Art of Surprise When I opened the grill last night, I was surprised to find three little gray mice staring back up at me. Though I was […] Read more
Snowmaking, Duct Tape, and Good Products I tried to make snow the other day, but much to my surprise, I failed. I couldn’t believe that my exquisitely designed system of […] Read more
Squirrels, Hysteria and Markets The squirrels are all going crazy. Their once-dependable fall staple of acorns is no where to be seen, and they are in a frenetic […] Read more