Be Hatched

Nerd Alert.  (This whole blog post, just be on alert for some science nerd commentary.) I have always made a special note of Earth Day, being a former science teacher (majored in Earth Science). I take great interest in the power of processes and the changes that happen on the surface of the earth and deep within. Plate tectonics, ocean currents, cold fronts, and the rock cycle-- all miracles of how the earth formed and how it looks now and how it continues to be an oasis in the vastness of the universe for human life. (Yes, it is very hard to get 8th graders to get exited about the miracle that is the rock cycle). San Andreas Fault in California One of my favorite books is " A Short History of Nearly Everything ," a non-fiction account of tons of sciency topics written with a healthy dose of humor. A quote that I think about every once in awhile: “Consider the fact that ... every one of your forebears on both sides has been attractive enough to find a mate, healthy enough to