His name is Simon Cowell, but he's my preferred Simon Cowell and not the more famous one. You should check out the whole YouTube playlist of his foundation's animal rescues, but here's one that summarizes how amazing he and the other workers at the Wildlife Aid Foundation are.
Aphids Are Born Pregnant (Unless They're Not Born At All...)
Did you know that most aphids are born pregnant? I was thinking about this odd fact since my sempervivum collection (colloquially known as Hen and Chicks) had an aphid infestation due in part to the unusually wet late spring here in Kansas. Luckily, neem oil has so far discouraged the little ladies from successfully hatching their next two generations. Below is a close-up of one the several sempervivum species I'm keeping in a rail planter on my porch.
Animals Now Recognized as Sentient under New Zealand Law
in News, General Interest
Residency at Nau Côclea in Camallera, Spain
in Residencies
I will be attending a month-long art residency in early June through early July at Nau Côclea. I am very pleased to be able to return to Spain and explore a new area. I spent January through May of 2007 studying abroad in Madrid, but while I explored a lot of southern Spain, I never made it to Catalonia - not even Barcelona!
3P Quick Cure Clay
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This marvellous clay that I helped Dr. John Pojman develop has a new distributor! If you'd prefer to buy it in person (it's also for sale online), you can now do so at David Art Center in Metaire, LA.
First Fully Warm-Blooded Fish Identified!
in News, General Interest
"The opah, or moonfish, is the first known fully warm-blooded fish, according to a study published in the journal Science.
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Certain other fish, such as some sharks and tuna, have what’s known as 'regional endothermy,' or limited warm-bloodedness. It allows them to stay active in colder depths, as well as shallower waters. But the fully warm-blooded opah are unlike all other fish, at least so far as we know it."
Wild Things National Juried Exhibition
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I have two paintings in this exhibition juried by Ruth Ann Reese: Confrontation and Lambs in Field.
Exhibition Dates: June 5 – 27, 2015
Opening Reception: June 5, 2015 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, awards announced at 6:00 pm
Exhibition Location: Gallery 100 & Lorimier Gallery at the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri on 32 N. Main Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Redesigned Website!
in News
I just completed a total renovation of this website in order to better serve mobile users. Here's hoping the squarespace platform works as well as its reputation promises!