Today is Elaina’s last day. I know the pictures below are not the best, but I see Elaina sweeping just about everyday she is here. (Jill seems to have issue with this statement, but from my perspective no one sweeps more than Elaina). Besides for sweeping often and well, Elaina was always game to do whatever was needed, especially Hug Kent!! Good luck to Elaina and the next chapter(s) of her life. Read more
Bananas
Hope everyone’s holidays were nice. Things have either been super-busy in the department, super-wet (I think Sarah worked outside during two different torrential rain events over the holidays), or we’ve been rotating days off. Last night, my neighbor dropped off two grocery bags full of bananas. No need to buy bananas this week. Thanks Donna!Read more
Happy almost New Year
Today is Dr. Vanderford’s birthday. Happy Birthday Deb! It’s also the day I start to miss Kristen and her New Year’s Resolutions Blog posts. (You hear about Libby, Kristen’s oldest daughter every now and again. Yup, I said oldest daughter since Kate was just born 3 weeks ago). Given that 2015 is just a day away, I thought I would share links to Kristen’s New Year’s Resolutions from past years. Enjoy! New Years Resolutions 2012 New Years Resolutions 2011 NewRead more
Last Week’s emails
I get a lot of emails and most are not really worth mentioning. However, every once in awhile I get a few emails from non-Museum staff that are worth sharing. Here are five highlights: (#1 is my favorite, but #3 is worth watching). Email #1: Must know French : Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership based at the Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo is conducting genetic analyses to understand the similarities and differences between mongoose lemurs living in Madagascar compared to those introduced toRead more
Christmas 2014
Prep started yesterday: find the head lamp make sure camera is working review all logbook tasks and talk to the Keepers about any questions make sure tasty food is on my desk set alarm for 5 AM I arrived on grounds around 5:15. As usual, I gathered up logbooks. Also as usual, Katy has set up treatments for me (thanks Katy). I flounder a bit getting started, but no real issues. I remembered that Blue Jay SCREAMS at the sightRead more
What’s In Your Pocket?
It’s always fun to put on my winter coat each year just so I can see what I have in my pockets from the previous winter. Most of the time I have syringes, urine tubes, paper cups, fecal sticks, sharpies and gloves in my pockets just in case I need them while I’m out and about. Yesterday I put on my winter coat and this is what I found! Apparently I was trying to get a fecal on someone. LooksRead more