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Harvested as part of thinning to reduce fire danger.
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“Experience keeps a dear school but fools will learn in no other”
-Benjamin Franklin
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Does Each Solution Create a New Problem?
It’s not a happy situation when a problem’s solution creates a new problem that is equal or greater than the original problem. In Elementary school civics, I learned that the Secret Ballot was developed to solve the problem of political bosses ability to tell people how to vote, and punish people who voted against their Read more
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Using Science
I noticed a Dilbert cartoon that seemed to epitomize a lot of the comments I’ve seen on Facebook. The challenge is that there are a lot of folks who believe in science, or at least think they do. The thing is, science is a method of understanding parts of the world, or universe, around us. Read more
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The Goslings Hatched
Each Spring, before the ice thaws in the pond, Goose and Gander return, to make sure that no other goose couple takes her nesting island. In 2015, they were alone, and Gander worked to chase off all other nesting birds – the next year, some of the year-old goslings returned with them. By now, he’s Read more
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Rice Krispy Treats with a flair
This summer sweet is a great little treat. It’s easy to make and you don’t have to bake. On low heat, boil 1 cup sugar and 1 cup light karo syrup until sugar dissolves and remove from heat. Then mix 1 cup peanut butter until smooth. (Be sure not to overcook or they will turn Read more
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Now That’s Inflation
A bit less than 10 years ago, my department head, Donna Hess, retired. As a gag gift, I bought a million dollar Zimbabwe note – everyone should retire as a millionaire. It cost me a little less than 8 dollars US on ebay. The note, and the sentiment, circulated around at retirement events throughout the Read more
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Electronic Visit to the Snow Course
It still amazes me that I can turn on the computer and, in 15 minutes, get the data that used to take a week’s work to obtain. Of course it also amazes me that my work is so far in the past that it no longer shows up in the 30-year averages. Still, some of Read more
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