Though I tried more than once to strike up conversation, V’x did not speak again until K’eel returned about an hour later. K’eel carried a bundle that she dropped in the middle of the platform. She wordlessly paced the edge of the platform, twittering to herself. V’x appeared to be dozing, but twitched nervously each time K’eel came near.Continue reading “Stink Bug – Chapter 21”
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Scientist (Paleontology, Geochemistry, Geology); Writer (Speculative and Science Fiction, plus technical and non-technical Science); Mom to great boy on the Autism spectrum; possessor of too many hobbies.
Friday Headlines: 8-23-13
Friday Headlines, August 23, 2013
THE LATEST IN THE GEOSCIENCES
After a hiatus due to field work, I’m back to this fun weekly post.Continue reading “Friday Headlines: 8-23-13”
Pumping Iron to Pump Pumps
It’s the time of year when I service the mass spectrometer. One of my many tasks is to change the oil in the rotary pump.
#overlyhonestsyllabi
I was wondering what I might write about tonight. Then it happened.
#overlyhonestsyllabi
Yes, it’s a thing. It’s on Twitter. Check it out. Continue reading “#overlyhonestsyllabi”
Angry Penny
National Blog Posting Month – August 2013 – Hot
Prompt – Would you describe yourself as having a temper?Continue reading “Angry Penny”
Wasabi
“Are these walls paper?” asked Trey, poking his finger at the partition behind his head. The room was separated into different seating areas by these short walls. He heard a quiet conversation from the other side.
“Yeah, I guess,” Hanna replied. “Though these are probably plastic.”
Rhea reached across the black lacquered table and touched Trey’s hand. “You’ve really never been to a sushi bar before?”Continue reading “Wasabi”
The End is Nigh
Well, the end of the summer, anyway. Or this fleeting phenomenon some call ‘summer vacation.’
Honestly, I’m not sure what people are talking about when they talk about vacations. Apparently, people get ‘time off’ to ‘relax.’
Have you heard of this?Continue reading “The End is Nigh”
Stink Bug – Chapter 20
V’x began:
“When we were first here, we were lost. We saw the Keepers, their flying machines and wheeled carts. They marched around the open spaces surrounding the trees. We would try to approach them and they would shoot fire at us and we would run back to cover.Continue reading “Stink Bug – Chapter 20”
A Much-Needed Day Off
I got home late last night.
I slept in this morning, then unpacked the truck. Dang, I have a lot of stuff.
I started a load of laundry.
Then I went back to bed and passed out almost instantly.
I’m exhausted from my trip. I needed the day off.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy – yet fun – day. I’m glad I rested today.
Field Work Travelogue – Day twenty-five
Today marks the last day of the field season and travel for 2013.
I’ve made it home relatively unscathed. The truck didn’t fare so well (but at least it got me home).
The check engine light has been on the whole trip. Apparently some sensor has gone wonky.
There was that flat tire which we fixed in the field.
A fuse was blown that same day, killing the power locks. Was able to fix that, too.
Alas, also that same day, the 4wd on the truck decided to quit working.
Oh yeah, and then there’s the matter of the gaping hole in the exhaust system that makes the truck sound rather ‘masculine.’ It’s so loud that my ears ar ringing now.
And then, for giggles, the rear end decided to start to leak.
And, it seems the right front speaker isn’t working.
But it started every time and the A/C worked like a champ.
And I’m home, so it doesn’t hardly matter any more.
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