The Geologic Wonders of Kansas: Little Jerusalem Badlands ~ Social Isolation at Sunset

Lithogenesis | lith·o·gen·e·sis | (noun) The formation of sedimentary rock. Continuing our exploration of the geologic wonders of western Kansas, we peeled away from the sunset “crowds” gathered around the keyhole at the Chalk Pyramids and headed a short distance further west to Little Jerusalem Badlands. We expected to see a few more sunset seekers

The Geologic Wonders of Kansas: Chalk Pyramids in the Golden Light

Coccolith | ˈkäkəˌliTH | (noun) A minute rounded calcareous platelet, numbers of which form the spherical shells of coccolithophores. After visiting Castle Rock, the next stop on our “Geologic Wonders of Kansas” tour was the famed Chalk Pyramids and Monument Rocks, just a little further west. Since our goal was to get off I-70 as

The Geologic Wonders of Kansas: A Rocky Start

Litholatry | Lithol´atry | (noun) (Greek) The worship of a stone or stones. As we headed west from Kansas City across I-70, the landscape was typical Kansas — flat as far as the eye can see. I don’t know what I expected when we turned south at Collyer, but maybe it’s that unrelenting flatness that

Feeling Restless

Fernweh | Fern’ wuh | (noun) German word that translates literally to “far sickness,” the opposite of homesick, and describes an aching for far-off places you’ve not yet visited. 2020 has forced a lot upon us. It’s been a reminder to appreciate what we have and not take things for granted. While I’m thankful for