This is my last week of work before my previously scheduled 2 week non-pay status (furlough). Let's hope it is not my very last week as a paleontologist for the federal government

How has this become my life? I just want to prep fossils and be a productive member of my team

Pronghorn on my drive home from work tonight

Had a protest of 3 at our City Hall yesterday which is 2% of our little town! Felt good to have ANY support as I wait to hear if I'm next to be fired

I just saw The Bureau of Reclamation got notice of a mandatory training on "Followership" Trying to stay positive and plan for my Park's 50th anniversary this year. Getting harder each day to find the happy

Made a snowman today!

This year's first snow! Can we just turn the clock back and have Christmas now? Better yet, do-over to November

Trying to hold on to these sunny funny moments

Bailey's started to show some signs of cognitive decline. Just ordered her some really expensive dog food (3.75/pound) that the vet thinks will help. Fingers crossed

I canceled all my Amazon subscription orders. I only spend about $2500/year on Amazon which is a drop in the bucket, but it feels good to NOT support the broligarchs

What to do for my first post? My favorite things: my dogs and the moon