Tim Powers–Read His Books!

crates | July 12, 2009

     I am reading The Drawing of the Dark by Tim Powers for the second time and have been struck again by just how much I like and admire his novels.   I have read and re-read his books since discovering them years ago, and they never fail to entertain and enthrall me.
      Every time that I [...]

In Search of Small Gods

crates | July 11, 2009

     When mankind contemplates the infinite, and ponders upon origins, he is often led to the conclusion, or hope, that there is meaning in the interplay of the natural forces that he sees about himself.
     And the concept of a Creator of everything, while uplifting, can be intimidating also.  To whom does one direct one’s [...]

Unkind and Hurtful Words

crates | July 10, 2009

     Unkind words once uttered can never be retrieved.  I’m sure that everybody has heard this before.  Everybody knows that words can leave lasting impressions.  I can remember unkind words stretching back to my childhood.  Likewise, I can remember words of kindness,  but it seems that harsh words somehow have more of an effect, although everybody has [...]

Birds Seen in Panama

crates | July 1, 2009

 
Here’s some birds I saw in Panama.  The page and plate numbers refer to the Birds of Panama.

Common Name

Scientific Name

Panama Area (P=Panama City; T=Bocas;B=Boquete

Pl.no.

Page no.

Egret, Great
Casmerodius albus

P, T

2

69

Egret, Cattle
Bubulcus i. ibis

P, T

2

71

Heron, Great Blue
Ardea h. herodias

P, T

2

68

Ibis, White
Eudocimus albus

P

2

74

Frigatebird, Magnificient
Fregata magnificens

P, B

4

65

Pelican, Brown
Pelecanus occidentalis carolinensis

P,T

4

63

Booby, Brown
Sula leugaster estesiaca

T

4

62

Sandpiper, Spotted
Actitus macularia

T

5

135

Hawk, Common Black
Buteogallus a. anthracinus

T

8

95

Pigeon, Pale-vented
Columba [...]

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crates

Just an ordinary guy who loves: everything biological, photography, science fiction (SF), books, new ideas, interesting people, life in all its aspects. Ok, you can wake up now...