Author Archives: Kristin von Kreisler

Dogs in Rain

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Kristin von Kreisler

Winter is coming early to our Washington island, and everybody’s grumbling.  As clouds gather and rains dampen the woods, the world seems to quiet, birds fly south, and conversations on the ferry become serious and muffled. Especially affected by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets | 4 Comments

Some Thoughts about the Sun

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kristin von Kreisler

When I squint at the sun, I see a miracle. Five billion years ago, hydrogen atoms came together to make the sun, and every second it transforms four million tons of itself into light. As it pours out energy, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations | 10 Comments

A Kindly Leopard Seal

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Kristin von Kreisler

Someone just sent me an amazing video of Paul Nicklen, a National Geographic contributing photographer, who went to Antarctica to photograph leopard seals.  They can weigh over 1300 pounds, and their jaws can open more than 160 degrees, the better … Continue reading →

Posted in Wildlife | 5 Comments