I study (geology, mostly), read (essays & science fiction), and write (essays).
I also hike, run, garden, and cook.
And I am learning to play the piano.
I welcome notes from friends and colleagues.
I can be reached at .
Past
I retired in May of 2018.
I do not consult; nor do I do reviews.
My work was great fun, but there are many other things I'm curious about!
If you're interested in my professional life, here's a one-page bio and a CV
If you are looking for copies of publications or want more information:
• Research lists topics I pursued, some of my favorite papers, and a few project archives.
• Publications provides a comprehensive list of my papers and patents, and links to copies.
• And a handful of slide shows can be found on slideshare.
Quotes I Like
We landed in Pamplona at night. The streets were solid with people dancing. Music was pounding and throbbing. fireworks were being set off from the big public square. All the carnivals I had ever seen paled down in comparison. A rocket exploded over our heads with a blinding burst and the stick came swirling and whishing down. Dancers, snapping their fingers and whirling in perfect time through the crowd, bumped into us before we could get our bags down from the top of the station bus. —;Ernest Hemingway, 1923
Cool Links
In the old days people used to put collections of links they liked on their personal pages.
I am resurrecting that custom, more for my own use than anything else.
Geology-related:
• Turnstone Rocks: A great geology site by the eminent mineralogist, Graham Wilson. In particular, I like the "Rock of the month" section. For an index of all rocks of the month click here.
• Bill Rose Keweenaw Boulder Garden: A fantastic resource for in-depth information about Northern MN/MI geology. You don't need to visit to benefit.
• Keweenewa Volcanics: Another excellent resource, produced, I believe, by Bill Rose of MTU.
Other:
• Bartoz Ciechanowski Animated Diagrams: This is worth looking at for the way in which animated diagrams and simulations are used to explain concepts. For instance, take a look at How GPS Works
• Cloud Appreciation Society: A delightful organization, and you can get a free peek at the Cloud of the Day, and the Cloud of the Month to see if its for you.