We just saw one fishing yesterday. Bald Eagle. In bold. Impressive. Guess I forgot I was living in the USA. Oh my, but this was just a bird for t.v. nature programs when I was younger!
Archive for May, 2007
Bald Eagle.
Posted in English on May 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Les jours pas ordinaires…
Posted in Français, Uncategorized on May 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Y’a des jours, comme ça, on hésite presque à le croire. Cela fait une semaine déjà, mais bien évidemment, pas moyen d’écrire sur le vif, quoique j’aie une superbe excuse.
Innately and culturally reinforced resistance to science and basic facts of the universe…
Posted in English, Uncategorized on May 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Still onto Field work. Almost no time to write anything yet. But you can read this post. Based on recent findings just published in science this week, plus a long experience. Enjoy.
Shameless Self Promotion
Posted in English, Evolution, Plant stuff, Shameless Promotion on May 13, 2007 | 3 Comments »
OK, this post will kinda be outing me. I assume this should have happened somehow. But not that many readers don’t know me already, right? Here is the big news: a paper of mine has just been published in American Naturalist. Yep, I’m happy for sure! (Oops, realize that it’s been online since one month already…).
Chameleons of Madagascar/Caméléons de Madagascar
Posted in Animaux, English, Français on May 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There is a great post about chameleons at Rigor Vitae, with cool pictures and drawings… You better have a look!
Comme je n’ai pas beaucoup de temps pour écrire et poster ici, les lecteurs qui ne sont pas effrayés par un peu d’anglais peuvent faire un tour ici pour une petite lecture fort intéressante sur les caméléons, avec de superbes illustrations…
Frick Park Bioblitz
Posted in Bioblitz, English, Insects, Pittsburgh, Plant stuff on May 11, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Open door. Backpack filled with field guides, water and camera. Walking a few blocks and then… Frick Park, Pittsburgh, PA. Time to begin blitzing wild.
Hey guys, I’m looking for freaky beasts and strange plants. I know spring’s been around already, young leaves are tilting all over the branches. Now that’s going to be fun. Actually, plants were standing still. Quiet.
Spirits of America
Posted in English, Pittsburgh, Uncategorized on May 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I always wondered Amerindians’ tales were populated by so many animals. There always was a crowd of crows, a crew of shrews, rabid rabbits, ever beavers or rocking rococo racoons. And nothing like a Groundhog Day.
In contrast, when I was a child, I always had a hard time to even see any furry animal. Just a cat’s meeow in a while. They are so shy, overseas. Maybe I was too furious too. Dunno, but damn still.
Now it’s just like they are at every corners. It’s not only about rodent dances, funny bunnies, chirpy chipmunks, but when you may open the door : “Oh dear… A deer!”. Plain city, a deer. Never would have I imagined something like that. That’s one reason why America rocks.
Post doc life…
Posted in Français, Humour, Meme, Mot de la semaine, Uncategorized on May 4, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Ce matin, dans ma boite email, enfin quelque chose de concret….
Madame, Monsieur,
J’ai le regret de vous informer que la Commission de Spécialistes 999-999e sections de l’Université de XXXXX, réunie XXXXXX 2007, a décidé de ne pas vous convoquer pour l’audition prévue par les textes dans le cadre de votre candidature à l’emploi de Maître de Conférences n° 99999 ouvert en section 999 dans notre Université. L’examen de votre dossier n’a en effet pas fait apparaître une adéquation suffisante avec les profils d’enseignement et/ou de recherche définis pour ce poste.
En vous souhaitant un meilleur succès dans vos autres candidatures, je vous prie de recevoir, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs.
True…
Posted in English, Français, Humour on May 3, 2007 | 1 Comment »









