Welcome!
Present
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 
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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
—John Jay Chapman, 1900
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:
• Rock-of-the-Month (RotM a-z).: Detailed write-ups of particular specimens, by eminent mineralogist Graham Wilson.
• Regional: Keweenaw Boulder Garden and Keweenewa Volcanics. In-depth information about Norther MN/MI Geology by Bill Rose of MTU..
• General: Alex Strekeisen Fantastic source of explanations and many many photos by Alessandro Da Mommio. Useful for novices and experts.
• General: Mindat.org ponsored by Hudson Institute of Mineralogy: focused on minerals but good information on rocks. Useful for novices and experts.
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.
