Personal archaeology is fun but I'm getting the feeling that it's going to take as long as real archaeology to go through all the finds. When I pull an item out of the dirt and get that little thrill, it's a great feeling but it's fleeting. Getting the items cleaned up and in a preservable... Continue Reading →
It Can't Be Poison Hemlock!
Plant ID is very difficult. The end. Because of my newfound hobby of going outside during daylight hours and my late blooming love for the outdoors, I won't give up so easily. With the help of a few guide books and some trustworthy internet sites for cross-reference, I think I've got one pegged. It's Yarrow!... Continue Reading →
Place: Mount Sutro Time Visited: Thursday, 1pm Crowds: Just a few people in one group and one mountain bike rider Lunch: Arizmendi's very reasonably priced pizza slice of the day, a cheese roll and any of their sweet baked goods! Arizmendi Bakery Link: Hiking Mt. Sutro Great place to go if you need some crunch of dirt... Continue Reading →
Clathrus Ruber, aka red basket stinkhorn, red cage mushroom, lattice mushroom, or the freakiest fungi around (for me), was the first wild mushroom I ever really took notice of. It was under a beautifully maintained tree in Golden Gate Park and when I first saw it, I thought it was a baby toy. The kind that... Continue Reading →
I am compiling the lists of links as a research tool and a reminder of places, associations I would like to visit. Some places I have been to many times, some I have yet to visit. I plan to write more detailed descriptions for each organization in hopes that it will clarify where best to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to my blog. Like many bloggers, social media enthusiasts, people that work, I've had blogs for promoting stores, products, events. Those were fulfilling when you saw people joining in and enjoying, but for me, it was always still a job. This blog is created completely as a personal project, not only to share with others, but as... Continue Reading →
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