Author Archives: Roger Gosden
Veronica Roodt: wildlife guide, author, artist
A ship’s voyage can be a metaphor for our journey through life. Sometimes ships pass within hailing distance of each other. Sometimes they pass unseen in fog or darkness until sailors learn they missed an interesting vessel from gossip at … Continue reading
Posted in nature
Tagged Botswana, Bushmen, Moremi Game Reserve, Shell field guides, Veronica Roodt
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The Mind of a Dog
If you loved an animal and have felt it loving you back (more than just from trained obedience) you probably wondered how it perceives you and itself. I long to know what my Goldens are thinking. Philosophers have asked that question. … Continue reading
Posted in Animalia, nature
Tagged Consciousness, Golden Retriever, Philosophy of mind, TThomas Nagel
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All That Breathes
I’m not a movie buff, but occasionally something I see stirs me to make a recommendation. When I woke about 30,000 feet above the Congo, I scrolled through a list of movies to entertain the rest of my flight. The … Continue reading
A Hardier Zone
The USDA updated the Plant Hardiness Zone this week, changing our zone to 8A. This is an example of how climate change is affecting gardens and farms throughout the country. We didn’t need a government to tell us. Record temperatures … Continue reading
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The State of Drought
“Drought—what drought?” That was a typical response to my question before this week’s news of wildfires in Virginia and the Governor declared a state of emergency. I’m sure farmers, beekeepers, gardeners, foresters, and firefighters have worried for weeks, if not … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, nature
Tagged Drought Monitor, Virginia, Wildfires
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Roger musing about Peace with Nature 