Eric J. Simon
ericjsimon.bsky.social
Eric J. Simon
@ericjsimon.bsky.social
Biology professor, textbook author, nature photographer, leader of international travel courses.
I was thinking today how much fun the phrases walkie-talkie and tighty whiteies are. Can you think of any more like that?
February 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
So much snow! And it's 19° with a gusting wind. Stupid winter.
February 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Greetings to those who helping feed kids in Tanzania! I wanted to brighten your day with another update from Tanzania. Mary, Head of Losirwa Primary School, sent me the letter pasted below. That, along with the photos, should let you know what a wonderful thing you are all doing! (Contd in comments)
February 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
February 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Has anyone ever had corn bagels?
February 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Learning to make onigiri
February 1, 2025 at 10:34 PM
There is nothing quite like the combination of freshly fallen pure white snow and an intensely blue sky.
February 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
First lasagna in many years.
February 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Update on our efforts to feed schoolchildren in Tanzania: This letter is from the Head of Lucas Mhina Primary School. Thanks to your donations, we have provided a freshly prepared hot lunch to every enrolled child since the school opened. Thank you please help us continue!
gofund.me/c715d836
January 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
January 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I'd like to give Bluesky a fuller try as my new go-to social media site. Is there a way to find friends of friends so that I can follow more people?
January 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
1/8/2025 Reserva Laguna Nimez, El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina:
One of the cooler birds we've seen so far in Patagonia: the black-headed ibis.
January 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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December 13, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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December 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Happy white Thanksgiving from rural NH.
November 29, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Hannah is at the vet to have her staples removed from her spaying. After that, she'll be medically cleared. She's a very healthy dog physically, but she has a long way to go with her trauma recovery. Slow and steady, some days with progress, some days not.
November 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Connections
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November 27, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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November 25, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Hannah's (foster dog #26) big milestone for the day: trying out her THIRD piece of furniture! Such a brave girl.
November 22, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Sweet Hannah, foster dog #26, gets some much-needed rest.
November 19, 2024 at 11:50 PM