Birding in Missouri 2025










Some photos of birds I photographed east of Kansas City in April 2025.
Reviewing the Slate
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
The Public Disdain for Science
An essay about common public opinion towards science.
Houdini & Thurston
A short contrast of Howard Thurston and Harry Houdini
Comparing America magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston.
Ohio Caverns







Photos of the stalactites and stalagmites of the Ohio Caverns.
Spiny Assassin Bug


Photos of a spiny assassin bug which I think is a wheel bug.
Assassin Bug


An assassin bug I photographed in Central Pennsylvania.
Columbus Messenger, Me and Unprofessional
The Columbus Messenger Newspapers and why I don't work there anymore.
too far behind
Poem on staying focused on goals, keeping high standards and avoiding drift.