One observation from the experiments I conducted over the past two years is that hemlocks show considerable variation in their ability to retain needles in times of stress. This picture illustrates it perfectly:
These branch cuttings were all collected the same day and handled similarly. They were cut from different trees, placed in water tubes, and kept in a shaded [...]
As the champion stands in front of an adoring crowd we all wish to be in his shoes. Yet in the dark, lonely, grueling hours of training most of us would walk away. A moment in the spotlight is preceded by hours in the shadows. And that is part of the reason why we want to be a champion. To [...]
My Uncle Gary gave me a book titled Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easterfor Christmas. One of the readings, on the topic of sorrow, from a couple of weeks ago has stuck with me. It was written by Henry Drummond. Here’s an excerpt. He is discussing types of sorrow over sin:
“The one has to do with feeling [...]
Today marks the final day of the school week that was erased by spring break here at PSU. I had plans and aspirations going into the break. I thought I was going to get copious amounts of work accomplished. My hope was to relax over the weekend, reveling in all I had done during the week. [...]
I’m turning over a new leaf of sorts. I’ve been considering starting a blog for quite awhile. Well, the time has come. How often will I write? Hmmm, that’s a good question. I guess the next few months will provide an answer. . .
I’ve been asked about the name of the blog, so here is [...]
