Category Archives: Musings

Who are those people?

Posted on 4 May 2022 by David Maddison

In 2019, I went to Vancouver, Canada, to spend some time with family. While there, I went into a funky little store called Urban Source. It’s a great place that has all sorts of odds and ends that might be … Continue reading →

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The Group Photo

Posted on 27 November 2013 by David Maddison

One of the required products of a weekend field trip is a group photo. On our Big Loop Trip this summer, we joined up with the Essig Museum group for one weekend in the southern Sierras, and had a very … Continue reading →

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Art.Science: Shedding a Scenic Tear

Posted on 18 November 2013 by David Maddison

Last week I had what I hope will be a life-changing experience. This fall I had the honor of being a juror for an exhibit of insect-inspired art, called ECLOSION, hosted by  Art.Science.Gallery. in Austin, Texas.  The event was organized by … Continue reading →

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Zephyr

Posted on 13 October 2013 by David Maddison

A zephyr is a soft, gentle breeze, derived from the Greek “zephuros”, meaning god of the west wind.  It is one of my favorite words, in part because I find the word “zephyr”  beautifully shaped, in part because it reminds … Continue reading →

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Time is the coin of your life

Posted on 7 September 2013 by David Maddison

In my wallet I have a fortune from a fortune cookie which I opened long ago (I don’t remember where or when).  It says: Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have and only … Continue reading →

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The excitement of discovering patterns in nature

Posted on 25 August 2013 by David Maddison

When a pattern in nature emerges, suddenly revealed through new data, I get a high unlike any other.  It is this aspect of systematic and taxonomic work that I like the best, which keeps me enthralled, and which I crave … Continue reading →

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“Local” carrots

Posted on 22 August 2013 by David Maddison

Here is a bag of carrots.  They were grown at a farm just outside of Corvallis, Oregon.  I bought them at the Farmers’ Market here in Corvallis.  I ate them in Corvallis. And while I should feel pleased to have … Continue reading →

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Musings #1

Posted on 7 May 2013 by David Maddison

I have a question for the Tiffanys of the world.  Does your partner call you by the shorter name Tiff?  Does your partner wear glasses? If they are not wearing their glasses, do they call you Jpeg?

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