Tag Archives: blogging

Oh, and by the way…

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

…Happy 2nd blogoversary to me!  I just now realized it, so happily you’ll be spared the tedious introspection. Today also marks 150 years since the publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species.  Sharing the day with my hero (see … Continue reading →

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Berry Go Round #21

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

Welcome to Berry Go Round issue #21.  As a first time host of this – or any – blog carnival, I can tell you that it has not only been more work than I could have imagined, but also a … Continue reading →

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Proof that I am out standing in my field

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

Okay, I know this was lame, but for those of you who were expecting to see the newest issue of Berry Go Round today, all I can say is sometimes life/work gets in the way. BGR #21 should be up … Continue reading →

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Do you know what time it is?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

I’ll give you a few hints: It’s fall. I haven’t collected bugs for a few weeks. A new crop of tiger beetles has emerged from their burrows. What time is it? IT’S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL FALL TIGER BEETLE TRIP! … Continue reading →

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A bit of housekeeping

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

I hope you’ll forgive the lack of pretty bug pictures and witty prose in today’s post – I have a few updates and adminstrative issues that I’d like to take care of. Circus of the Spineless This notice is a … Continue reading →

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Trilogy of Terror

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

Last week, Alex at myrmecos tagged me with a fun new meme called These are a few of my favorite stings…. It’s simple – list the things which have stung you (biting doesn’t count), and tag three others for their tales … Continue reading →

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Expanding blogroll

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

I’m still looking for the correct answers to Winter botany quiz #2.  Several commentors have correctly identified the plant family for one of the three plants and gotten close with the second (it’s not a true Liliaceae), and Doug properly surmised … Continue reading →

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How to fail a test with dignity

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

It’s been a long time since I’ve had to take an exam, but I wish I would have thought of some of these answers when I was stumped: This student shows promise as future director of The Institute for Creation … Continue reading →

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