Author: Michael Watson PhD
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Where the Tides Meet the Land
Today I am in the studio, writing. Through the west window I see a magnificant maple, one-forth of which has turned brilliant orange. The rest remains mostly green. Other trees betray just a hint of color. Here in the valley Autumn comes late; we expect to be in full color around the 10th of October.…
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Sunset and Company
The past few evenings have featured a parade of remarkable sunsets. Standing on the overlook near our home, we are able to see an expanse of sky over the lake. We show up and watch, spellbound. I am focused on bringing the camera, so, of course, I forget to bring tobacco. Soon several others are…
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Shamans and Scientists
I’ve been following the conversation in the media about the lack of science knowledge in Congress. For some time now, lawmakers have held an almost anti-science attitude, preferring to ignore the findings of ethical scientists over political expediency. There has also developed a remarkable antagonism toward science on the part of many of the world’s…
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Autumn and Arcadia
Autumn is two weeks away. Already the days are shortening rapidly, and the nights are chilly. The fog hangs overhead late into many mornings. A few trees have turned dull red and orange. Most of these are along waterways, maples with their feet wet. This is a good time to be at the ocean in…
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