Monthly Archives: January 2015
The Canada Jay gets my vote for Canada’s national bird!
I know what you’re thinking – Yer daft, McDowell. There is no Canada Jay! But there was, once upon a time, before the bird’s official English name became more commonly used. Gray Jay is...
Last year was a little buggy
It’s not often a book makes me itchy. In fact, it’s only happened twice. I knew I was in for a bit of discomfort when I began researching material for a book about lice. ...
Reflect, Aspire, and Strategize for 2015
Writers make a lot of resolutions. I like to take two kicks at the can, making resolutions in September (when I get my peace and quiet and writing time back), and in January (when...
Who have YOU met on the internet?
If you look carefully, you can find some fascinating, helpful people through the internet. While writing Dirty Jobs: Coal Miner (published by Weigl, 2014), I was challenged to find accurate, reliable details about modern...
