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Close encounters of the creature kind
It is so often these close encounters that fill us with wonder—that allow us to more fully appreciate our fellow creatures. But they are also, so often…
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Farewell February. I wrote a lot this month!
Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.
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February reading recap
Four quick fiction books plus nonfiction reads about light pollution, therapy, endangered animals, creativity, and internet scams.
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Some things I believe
In no particular order.
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Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf
"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5
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One of the realest things to ever stir my chest
Drafted four hours after sunset in Bahia Honda State Park on February 15th.
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All in favor of permanent standard time
Why do so many of us miss the benefits of morning sunlight?
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Testing a dog's "commitment to relaxation"
Thoughts about a specific situation I saw in a sit on the dog exercise, culminating in reflections on interacting with our pets as social creatures
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I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Reflections on A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett
A surprisingly enjoyable read for someone with little interest in AI
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A running list of my dog- and animal-related reading
Not to be confused with books I recommend to fellow dog owners across-the-board (which can be found in this article).
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Social and training implications of giving our dogs affection
First published in March 2023 and last tweaked in July 2024.
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