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Recent Blog Carnivals

By Elizabeth Enslin on May 6, 2009

Here’s a round-up of recent blog carnivals I’m participating in:
Carnival of the Arid at Coyote Crossing includes Horned Toad: Species of the Week.
Circus of the Spineless at Birder’s Lounge includes Ladybug: Species of the Week.
Berry-Go-Round at Quiche Moraine includes Ocotillo: Species of the Week.
Outdoorsy Carnival at A Keeper’s Jackpot includes Packing, my humorous, poetic saga  

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Flowery Ode to a Theraphosid

Protected: Flowery Ode to a Theraphosid

By Elizabeth Enslin on April 2, 2009

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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President Barack Hussein Obama

President Barack Hussein Obama

By Elizabeth Enslin on January 20, 2009

Jerry hooks the grommet at one end of the nylon fabric to the top of the pole.
“Where do we attach the other end?” I ask.  I grab the pole and fiddle with plastic rings in the middle.
“Hold the end,” I say, eyeing the fabric falling towards the floor.  Jerry gathers it up.  I turn back  

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Who Speaks for Oceans?

By Elizabeth Enslin on December 20, 2008

An Oneida story - “Who Speaks for Wolf?” – explains why human societies need interpreters and spokespeople for wolves and others who can’t speak for themselves. Not everyone has to agree with those who take on this task, but society needs them at the table.

Pacific Ocean at Ka La’e, Hawaii, southernmost tip of U.S.

Oregon State University  

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