In honor of my recent visit to Reptile Gardens in Rapid City SD, I give you this giant lizard poem.
Tag: travel
May 24
Time travel cookbook
Dear Tyler (writes Dan The Man Williamson III of Duluth MN), I recently inherited a time machine, and I’d like to use it to indulge my passion for novel gourmet cookery. I have access to a range of now extinct ingredients, but my problem is that I don’t know which things are edible, how to prepare …
Jan 09
Where to find time travelers
Secret Undisclosed Person of Minneapolis, MN asks: Where can I find me some time travelers?
Dec 19
Walking Backwards
Emily H. of Chilliwack, BC, Canada writes: Dear Tyler, I would like to be able to walk backwards, but I keep tripping over things or bumping into people. Can you help? Emily, Emily. Why must you walk backwards? Is it only for the joy of being unconventional? As someone who can’t help being weird, I …
Feb 17
What a Young Scientist Needs in Costa Rica
Hilary Moon Murphy asks, “My daughter is going on a science trip to Costa Rican rain forest this spring…. What things would you take along?”
Jul 11
What’s the Most Efficient Way to Travel?
Hilary Moon Murphy of Minneapolis writes, Tyler, I keep hearing different styles of transportation touted as the “most efficient.” What is the most efficient way to travel? Most efficient can mean many things, depending on what you want to optimize your use of. Time, fuel, patience, argumentation about the route, etc. As an example of …
Jun 27
Where can I get a free escape from the summer heat?
Famous nature photographer Greg Guirard of St. Martinville LA asks, “Where should I go this summer to escape the heat of Louisiana? Remember, the place you select must provide free housing and quiet (and cool weather).”… (MORE)