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Comment on Rembrandt on Mother’s Day by Nate

Nate — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:22:51 +0000

Glad you enjoyed the post, Mark! Thanks for stopping by!

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Shifting and cracking foundations: some preventative maintenance — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:07:34 +0000

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Comment on Rembrandt on Mother’s Day by Mark Slade

Mark Slade — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:25:49 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to share!
My earliest memories of the Cleveland Museum of Art revolve around how my mother and I used to stand in front of Rembrandt paintings and marvel at their greatness.

Comment on Accretionary Wedge #45 – Geological Pilgrimage by Nate

Nate — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:52:01 +0000

I share your curiosity about Nyiragongo’s steepness, which is what I was trying to convey in my last paragraph, though you’ve worded it much better than I. I suppose being a writer has that effect! As soon as I come across an answer to this question, I’ll be sure to share.

No worries, if I ever make the trek, you’re demands will be met!

Comment on Accretionary Wedge #45 – Geological Pilgrimage by Elisa Nuckle

Elisa Nuckle — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:33:52 +0000

My geology teacher showed us the National Geographic feature about Nyiragongo earlier this semester. It was fascinating. I was curious about the steepness of the volcano despite it having what my professor said was mafic lava typical in the very gradual sloping shield volcanoes (like the ones in Hawaii). But I’m no geologist, so I may just be spouting ignorance here. But yeah, Nyiragongo was so interesting that it’s sort of made it into one of my novels, or at least certain aspects (fast lava, fissures that produce lethal amounts of carbon gas, etc.), since it’s a fantasy story. Heh.

If you go there, I demand a huge blog post(s) with tons of photos!

Comment on Diamonds in the Lake by Elisa Nuckle

Elisa Nuckle — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:34:14 +0000

Same here, now that I know more about the mine itself. The thing that was interesting was just how inaccessible the place was! Truckers would have to haul booty to get up there because whatever they didn’t get to the mine was just done without for the rest of the freaking year. Intense stuff. I’d have a hard time working at that place, honestly. That’s super isolated.

Comment on Diamonds in the Lake by Nate

Nate — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:07:23 +0000

Yes, I was thinking about the show while I was writing this post, but never put it together that this was the same place! Thanks for sharing…I’ll have to go back and watch those episodes again.

Comment on Ten Thousand by Nate

Nate — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:02:06 +0000

Thanks, Elisa! Your blog is a great read, too!

Comment on Diamonds in the Lake by Elisa Nuckle

Elisa Nuckle — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:06:22 +0000

I've seen this showcased on the show Ice Road Truckers and in the drilling, mines, and petroleum section of our local Museum of Natural Science. Only in Houston would you have an entire section devoted to drilling and mines and oil.

Comment on Ten Thousand by Elisa Nuckle

Elisa Nuckle — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:56:38 +0000

Congrats! Definitely think your blog deserves the views.