Dear Dan, The last Harry Potter movie is out. It's over; no more movies, no more books, no more scenes that remind me of you. I wish you had been around for the last. I would have loved to talk about it with you. It's a brilliant movie and a fitting end to a brilliant... Continue Reading →
Mann’s climategate non-coverup non-issue
There are times when I just want to reach through the computer screen and slap some sense into people. This urge is happening more and more as I log the hits our stories receive on blogs. Mike Mann and "climategate" has been huge in the blogosphere. It started with someone hacking into the computer of... Continue Reading →
Aunt Ruth
Dear Dan, We just got a call from Uncle Bill. Aunt Ruth died this evening. I'm sure you've already greeted her; please say hello for me. Let her know how much she will be missed by those she has left behind. She and Uncle Bill were childhood sweethearts. The only time they were apart was... Continue Reading →
Weekend’s bat watch
Bat Watch at Canoe Creek State ParkDate: May. 28, 2011Start Time: 7:00 PMThe first bat watch of summer! Come walk to the bat sanctuary and watch the emergence of thousands of bats as they head out for a night of feeding. Learn about White Nose Syndrome in bats and its implications. Bring a flashlight for... Continue Reading →
Life in a small town
I have lived here in the same town for about 2/3 of my life. The rest, I lived in New York. That's "New York City" for those who have never lived in New York. Now I work at a university. That's "The University" to those who live here. Working in the Research Communications department can... Continue Reading →
Six degrees
It all started at Penn State Hershey.The story came from there, to our office where it was edited, proofed and distributed. Sleepiness in children linked to obesity, asthmaNext came a science writer. Based on our release, she wrote an article.That shows up on NPR. Then came the Twitter feed. A consulting hypnotist/executor of my late... Continue Reading →
It's My World 