My friend @JanousekWild reminds me that on #phycologyfriday we celebrate the #algae. Hard to choose a favorite, but over the past few field seasons I've fallen in love with these sea sacs, #Halosaccionglandiforme.

My last trip to the #rockyintertidal, which was all too long ago, back in mid-August. But look at all those luscious #seaweeds! Can't wait to get back out there and get my face down where my feet are.

Does anyone else keep a #naturejournal, or record observations of the natural world? I don't mean an art page for finished pieces of museum-quality work, but a sketchbook where you make field observations as well as more detailed studies. For me, it's a valuable way to touch base with nature and tune in to what's going on in the world. And oh yeah, it's #notsupposedtobeart!

My feline overlords, taking my nap again, as usual. Lucie is the calico and Maggie is the tortie. #caturday

Another newbie here, searching for a social platform that isn't douchey. I'm a biology prof who teaches at a community college in California. Never did get the hang of hashtags, but hope to figure it out some time! I also knit, take photos, read, and blog about natural history. Oh, and I'm owned by two cats.