Greetings valued friends, We are experiencing an exciting upsurge of readers from around the world. We reckon that some have missed some of our favorite blogs ergo, we will revise and repost a few of them. Thanks for supporting Biodesign Out For A Walk. LY “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely … [Read more…]
One of the primary reasons that John Muir, Loren Eiseley and Annie Dillard were celebrated as major mentors in the Biodesign Class was their respective genius in describing playfulness as a quintessential component in the biology of Planet Earth. Dillard described dolphins frolicking in the water around the Galapagos Islands. I suspect that she would … [Read more…]
Thursday, 8-25-16 marks the 100th anniversary of the US National Park Service. The NPS has often been described as, “America’s Greatest Idea,” and if this is so, John Muir may arguably be considered “America’s greatest naturalist.” It is impossible to imagine how the Park Service would have evolved without his vision, passion and dedication. After … [Read more…]
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou Never before in human history has there been such a wealth of knowledge that has allowed man to contemplate the great panoply of mysteries and miracles including: The origin of God—The Universe—Life … [Read more…]
“Down how many roads among he stars must propel himself in search of the final secret? The journey is difficult, immense, at times impossible, yet that will not deter some of us from attempting it.” – Loren Eiseley At 5,270 ft. elevation, Mt Katahdin (Maine) is not usually considered a challenging hike. Even so, Henry … [Read more…]