The Majestic Jaguar by Mason Jaguar - he who kills with one leap, the king of the jungle. I think these are fitting names for this strong, majestic creature. Jaguars have fascinating biology. They are also, sadly, threatened, with a... Continue Reading →
We Speak for the Trees by Mason Snap, click… well, I guess it’s time to wake up! The sound of cameras have been my alarm clock for like the past 50 years. I am a Quindio wax palm living in... Continue Reading →
by Mason My heart is racing and my chest is tingling, as I stare at the the murky depths below. Although I know the water is only 15 feet down, it somehow feels like a mile. I launch, I’m falling,... Continue Reading →
by Mason Screech, hoooonk, honk…we are slowly making our way through the bustling streets of Kathmandu in a cramped taxi. The traffic in this city is very extreme. The streets are filled with vendors, motorcycles, people, buses, dogs, trucks and... Continue Reading →
by Mason For the past couple of weeks, I have been really interested in the 14 eight thousand meter peaks. As we walked up the Rolwaling Valley I was asking my parents to quiz me on their names. So when... Continue Reading →
by Mason Walking up stone steps through terraced fields, we make our way to the Kami hamlet. Kamis are a specific group in Nepal that work with metal. They are part of the caste known as the Dalits or untouchables. This means that... Continue Reading →
by Mason Leaves flutter and stalks sway. A man cuts a piece of bamboo to make a basket. In Nepal, this amazing grass has had many different uses for generations. It is still used for clothing, furniture making, and even... Continue Reading →
Few relationships in human history are as romantic as that of a lone human soul (most often male) with their horse. Man (mostly), hat, rifle, panniers, tobacco, danger, possibilities, freedom. Riding in the blazing sun, riding in the setting sun,... Continue Reading →
When I think back to my childhood, what helped quell the anxiety of transitioning to another school year was being able to organize my new backpack. Way more exciting than clothes, was shopping for supplies… trapper keeper, notebooks, folders in... Continue Reading →
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