A couple of weeks ago I re-potted my little juniper, which I discovered had spider mites. (That is a whole other thing, and I am working on getting the tree healthy. Once it fills out more on the top, I will share pictures.) What is one to do when left with an empty bonsai pot? […]
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Thoughts, pictures, musings, and ramblings about the academic life.
A nice e-mail, for a change, and the second I have received in as many years. Hello Dr. Martin, Thank you for being a great Hatter. You may or may not be familiar, but as part of the Mapworks Check-In that students complete each fall they are given the opportunity to identify the person at […]
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A terrific article about one of the hottest chefs in the world, a Buddhist nun. Just another example of how good cooking – good anything really – does not need to be filled with rare ingredients and over-the-top methods of preparation. All one needs to cook well is love and mindful devotion. I especially liked […]
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I often found myself rooting against the teams he coached, but I always had a special respect for Phil Jackson. He is one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time, but, more importantly to me, he is an individual in a world of conformity. In today’s sports world it is rare to find an […]
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Nick Saban is one of my favorite coaches. I respect his work ethic, the high expectations and standards he sets for himself and those around him, and “The Process.” His book How Good Do You Want To Be? is an explanation of The Process, the philosophy Saban teaches to his players and by which he […]
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Ficus #1 and ficus #2. They already have a lot of character, and I am looking forward to years of wiring and trimming.
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I recently started the Trail Walker Program from the Florida Forest Service. I decided my first trail should be Buncombe Hill in Tiger Bay State Forest, just a few miles from where I live. While out on the trail I came across this tree. The tree was knocked over, but not out. A new root […]
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My Barbados cherry tree is in bloom again. All the rain and cooler temperatures in the morning are doing it well.
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During my brief and unpleasant stay in San Francisco, I made sure to visit City Lights Bookstore. The store is located on the edge of Chinatown right across from a strip club and was packed with people on a Friday afternoon. City Lights and its publishing company published Howl and became an important piece of the Beat […]
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