"In Memory of Mrs. Lydia Thompson, The amiable Wife of Mr. Jared Thompson, and Daughter of Mr. Obedier and Mrs. Marcy Hotchkiss. She was the Mother of five Childn. She died of the Small Pox March 2d 1793. Aged 32 Years. She lived beloved And died lamented." Grove St Cemetery, New Haven, CT

Thanks to the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History for including a #Foraminifera shell, the star-shaped Baculogypsina, on their Tree of Life!

The light at the beach yesterday morning kind of matches my mood these days

Not sure what to post, so here’s a pic of my son’s dog. She’s very sweet!

Went on an airboat ride today & saw some gators!