The Northern Herper

June 5, 2016

Late Spring Garden 2016

Garden Magic across-the-board.

May 22, 2016

I love this time of year in the garden, so much promise and dreaming. It's coming together, slowly. This is my oasis away from the world. Not a botanical garden, but my garden does reflect what I like and who I am.

May 10, 2016

Getting Crowded in Space

Link: 1,284 new planets identified by Kepler team http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/kepler-planets-1.3575429

May 9, 2016

Fragile Species: Can Texas Bats Survive an Eastern Plague? — Discover

At The Texas Observer, Asher Elbein writes on how wind farms and White Nose Syndrome are decimating bat populations and why preserving them is critical to the economy and ecosystems of Texas. via Fragile Species: Can Texas Bats Survive an Eastern Plague? — Discover

May 9, 2016

Proof: National Geographic Photography Journal — Discover

At Proof, editors and photographers from the vaunted magazine share behind-the-scenes stories about their adventures and reflect on the art of visual storytelling. via Proof: National Geographic Photography Journal — Discover

May 9, 2016

Andy Murray Breaks Off from Coach Amelie Mauresmo — TIME

Andy Murray, currently the third-ranked tennis player in the world, ended his work with his coach Amelie Mauresmo on Monday after his Sunday loss in the Madrid Open final. When Murray hired Mauresmo as his coach in June 2014, he was notably the first male tennis professional to hire a female for the position. According… via …

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April 7, 2016

Stealing Food, Birdie Style.

There's nothing quite as delicious as another birdie's food. Above, I am trying to look less guilty, no one can see me up on this hook. The fact that I was caught on camera (below) escaping the scene of the thievery is incriminating I agree, but not conclusive! Keito