the cat & the leaf

I was not surprised when Alexander von Humboldt's mother made a comeback appearance in The Invention of Nature right before he left on...

Usually for Earth Day, I just go to the local park, buy some goodies from the Farmer’s Market--maybe splurge a bit by getting lavender...

I love that there is an internationally recognized holiday dedicated to the celebration of our Earth and its health. Although people...

As I read Chapter 2 of Andrea Wulf’s The Invention of Nature, I was interested in what others might think of Humboldt experimenting on...

Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a German explorer naturalist who inspired multiple renown artists and scientists both during his...