Lauren Smith
Description
Lauren spends most of her time traveling, writing, reading, rock climbing, birding, lusting after mountains, and working as a field biologist and naturalist (though she’s keen to try her hand at this whole writing business). She hasn’t lived in any one place for more than 6 months in quite a long time, which is fine by her. When not holed up with her laptop in a coffee shop, she’s probably doing something fun outside.
MY BLOGS
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Tales From A Wandering Albatross
http://talesfromawanderingalbatross.wordpress.com/
I started this blog to update family and friends on my itinerant ways, as I am typically in a new location every 3 months. Here, I chronicle my exploits as a field biologist, naturalist, and general outdoor-lover.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 69 )
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Yeah, I’m a Source on Wikipedia
Not to brag or anything, but when you search on Wikipedia for “psittacofulvin” and “Bacillus licheniformis,” a scientific paper I co-authored is cited in the... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Siberia, Ohio, and the Moon
Recently, a friend of mine asked me what I say when people ask where I’m from.Ohio, I promptly replied. That’s easy.It’s where I was born and raised, and where... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS -
Nothing is Good and Clever
Brier Island, Nova Scotia One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to doand always a clever thing to say. Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Christmas Time is Nearly Here
Give a shout, hooray!It’s time to be with those held dear,To frolic, sing and play. But behave yourself, the warning goes,To kids, both naughty and niceSee,... Read more
Posted on 25 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Christmas Field Guide
My new favorite website! Science comics by field naturalist Rosemary Mosco, who seems like a really awesome person and has made some really awesome nature... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Black Vultue
Everglades National Park, Florida. 2009. I have no doubt that one day I will be an old black vulture, my face a mass of wrinkles and sparse hair. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
How We Spend Our Lives
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. – Annie Dillard Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue Fundraiser
Hey everyone~As you might have known from my previous post Max Seigal Photography, I’m good friends (I’d even go as far as to say best friends) with Max... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
26 Things I’ve Learned in My 26 Years
Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid. — Frederick BuechnerCanyonlands, Utah1. Not everything in life has to be... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
An Unfortunate Reality
It is an unfortunate reality for innate idlers that our modern world requires one to hold a job to maintain a sustainable existence.” – J. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Max Seigal Photography
Hey Everybody!My good friend Max Seigal has a new photography website, which everyone and their dog (and other pets) should be checking out right this instant! Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
I Stay a Little Longer
Good-night! good-night! As we so oft have saidBeneath this roof at midnight, in the daysThat are no more, and shall no more return. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Home is Now Behind You.
The world is ahead.” –GandalfHome is also just down the path to the right.South Carolina, 2012. While contemplating this picture and quote, listen to... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”: the Owl Version
You may have heard the Daft Punk song “Get Lucky.” If not, here’s a Youtube video:I enjoy this song, and find it very catchy. I also enjoy those snazzy sequin... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
This Is Excellent
And I thought, okay, okay, this is excellent. I do not deserve more. This is what you stash away and hope to remember when your time on the earth is just about... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
How To Catch A Bird in A Mist Net
Or, How to Catch a Bird in 6 Steps Black-and-white Warbler (juvenile). St. Andrews, New Brunswick, September 2013.***For those who don’t know what a mist net is... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Oh Canada.
Oh hey everyone, I’m in Canada right now. Might have forgotten to mention that… whoops. Anyway, here I am!Downtown St. Andrews. This is pretty much it, though... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
The Cuteness Scale: A Poll
The Cuteness Scale: Bird EditionMostly just for fun, and because I wanted an excuse to go through all my cool bird pictures, I made this poll. Please take it,... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Things My Brother Says
In honor of my little brother’s birthday yesterday (22, you’re making me feel old here Eric!), here are of some of his more recent quotes– as in, these are the... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE -
Missing Connections
This post was inspired by my recent perusings of the Missed Connections on Craigslist. If you haven’t read through them and are looking for a complete... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE
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