Author Archives: Roger Gosden
In memoriam – Howard W. Jones, Jr. M.D. (1910-2015)
FROM SUN TO SHINING SEA Dr. Howard Jones passed away a year ago today in his 105th year. The following is extracted from the prologue I wrote for “Howard & Georgeanna” (2015) to remind us of our loss. Since pioneer days, very … Continue reading
Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay
I wonder if anywhere tugs at the heart more than an island home for an islander. This whimsical thought came to me while cruising on the Bay for a return visit to Tangier Island, when I was reminded of a … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Memoir
Tagged Brexit, Caulkheads, Isle of Wight, Outlander, Skomer Island vole, soft shell crab, Tangier Island, Truman Capote, Whisky Galore
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Where the Bee Stings
Bee stings … an occupational hazard for beekeepers. The price paid for hosting hives and stealing their honey. I score about three hits per season, and they are generally deserved from carelessly zipping my beesuit. But honey bee stings don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Animalia, Bee-line
Tagged Africanized (killer) bees, bee hive, bee sting, bee venom allergy, beekeeping, Justin Schmidt, melittin, Schmidt Sting Pain Index, Sylvia Plath, tarantula hawk
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Crazy about Chelonians (Turtlemania)
As I exited our driveway there was a screech of brakes and I had to join a line of stationary cars on the highway. This is an accident black spot. But while waiting for the wail of sirens and flashing … Continue reading
Posted in Other
Tagged Chelonia, Eastern box turtle, Jonathan the giant tortoise, Mock Turtle, tortoise
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Roger musing about Peace with Nature 