Category Archives: [No taxon]

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A day of milestones and thanks!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

Today we celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving—a day for stepping back from our trivial concerns, giving thanks for those who enrich our lives, and showing renewed compassion for those less fortunate. Coincidentally, I celebrate today as well two milestones … Continue reading →

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“Puente de la Mujer”

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

One of my favorite sites in the heart of Buenos Aires, I’ve never actually seen Puente de la Mujer (“Womans Bridge”) lit up at night until this trip.  A short distance to the north lies Rio de la Plata and La Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (“South … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #14

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

I’ll be leaving soon for another trip to Argentina.  While the process of traveling to the Land of Gauchos (and back) is exhausting, I adore Argentina and look forward to my visits there with great anticipation.  In celebration of my pending … Continue reading →

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New comment policy

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

In the nearly three years since moving ‘Beetles in the Bush’ to WordPress, I’ve enjoyed an almost spam-free existence.  Rarely did I ever get more than just a few spam comments per day, and whatever spam I did get was … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #13 results and Session #4 final standings

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

Points have been tallied for ID Challenge #13 and its addendum.  Congratulations to Mr. Phidippus, who’s 16 pts edged out Roy (14 pts) and Ben Coulter (13 pts) for the win in IDC13.  Ben Coulter, however, stayed comfortably atop the overall standings … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #13 – Addendum

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

I hope you’ll forgive this inordinately extended challenge—I’m taking a little bit of a breather from my normally frenetic working/writing/editing schedule to enjoy a most unexpected baseball post-season.  I will be going through the comments left for ID Challenge #13 and releasing them … Continue reading →

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ID Challenge #13

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

For this final challenge of Session #4 we have something a little different—explain the scene shown in the photo below. Your answer can be as short and concise or long and narrative as you wish—points will be awarded subjectively depending on how … Continue reading →

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Ozark Landscapes – White River in northern Arkansas

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Ted C. MacRae

One of my favorite insect collecting sites is a system of sandstone glades in the White River Hills of north-central Arkansas. Overlooking the White River as it courses past the quaint little town of Calico Rock, the glades atop these … Continue reading →

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