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Final Synthesis

“Knowledge, Power, Passion”  “Knowledge, Power, Passion” -It was a chant that I performed before every Geography of the James quiz, hoping it would bring me luck from the environmentalist gods. Other than its use for pre-quiz rituals, “Knowledge, Power, Passion” … Continue reading

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Reflection

I went to my reflection spot today, located at the gazebo on the Westhampton Lake. All I could think was “Spring. YES! Finally!” Although it was wet, and my friends and I missed the annual Monument Avenue “Easter On Parade” … Continue reading

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The Great Blue Heron Rookery

I really enjoyed our day trip to the James River with Ralph White.  We saw so many beautiful scenes, and we got to walk the Pipeline- something I had never known about.  One particular image stood out to me as … Continue reading

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Reflection #2

My reflection spot was much desired today after this week’s particularly hectic Monday and Tuesday.  I’m not even going to go there.  Stress.  We all have it.  Yeah. It warmed up a little bit this afternoon, pushing 50 degrees, which … Continue reading

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Synthesis 1

A major theme of this class that has resonated in my mind is that the world is interconnected through hydrology.  Every surface on our planet belongs to a watershed, or an area of land where water can drain through and … Continue reading

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Oysters!

Last summer I had a job which required me to drive around Virginia Beach restaurants picking up trash cans full of rotting oysters.  I cannot even begin to describe the smell!!!  It was certainly a humbling experience.  It had a … Continue reading

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Living on a River

Reading over everyone’s posts, I’ve observed a developing trend.  A lot of you guys are comparing your favorite waterways to the James River.  Since I’m a conformist, I guess I’ll do the same! I have lived in VA Beach my … Continue reading

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My happy place

On Friday, we got a few inches of snow, which was very exciting and made the ridiculously cold weather a little more bearable.  That day, I only had one class in the morning and was not feeling too well (like … Continue reading

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Wet Wednesday with the Earth Lodgers

I really enjoyed class on Wednesday.  Let’s just say it was a lot more invigorating than my other classes during Syllabus Week.  I really enjoyed walking all around the outskirts of campus, even if the weather wasn’t that great.  We … Continue reading

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I think you’re just seeing things…

In Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Annie Dillard talks a lot about seeing.  She explains how in order to truly see something, she must first bring attention to it.  Seeing is not just about the eyes and what happens before them, … Continue reading

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