Category Archives: Science
A process of mineral discovery
I have made discoveries, and the feeling is amazing. I’m talking of finding gold in my previous life as a geologist, but this sense of discovery applies whenever something new is found or deduced. But how does discovery occur?
Pacific Northwest Weather Interests Me
I enjoy learning about the weather we experience in the Pacific Northwest. As a geologist, I appreciate the dynamic nature of weather systems. As a sailor, my interest becomes much more immediate when I’m on the water.
What is the value of intuition?
This is a story about a young geologist discovering a new, world-class orebody, and it happened because he was able to see things in a different way than those who came before. Thirty years ago, I was a newly hired … Continue reading








