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Inspiration is for amateurs

You know it’s been a busy summer when… you’ve had very little patio time, your skin’s as white as snow, … and when you’re not up to date with swissmiss.  A little over two weeks ago, Andrew Zuckerman’s 99% Conference talk was posted.  If you’re not aware, Andrew Zuckerman is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, … Read More Inspiration is for amateurs

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Day of Archaeology 2011

July 29, 2011 – what were you doing?  You can find out what over 400 archaeologists around the world were doing, and answer some of those burning questions: 1. What do archaeologists REALLY do?  (My nieces think I “dig for worms and rocks.”) 2. Do they carry whips and guns, and wear funny hats? 3. … Read More Day of Archaeology 2011

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Why did YOU become an archaeologist?

Recently, Ancient Digger compiled and published a list from real-life (!) archaeologists on why they chose their profession.   As she said, it certainly wasn’t for the money nor the fame!  I thought it was a great list and think you should all check it out… This one’s my favourite: “I love everything that’s old: old … Read More Why did YOU become an archaeologist?

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Social media musings on #smday

It’s Social Media Day!  To celebrate, I am providing you with my Top 5 finds today from Twitter and various blogs. 1.  My official Calgary Stampede nickname is Margarita “Doctor Release” de Guzman.  Ummm… comments? (Thanks @kuwindayyc) 2. 4000 people are officially “attending” Shag an Archaeologist Day.  That’s it??? (Thanks @diggingthedirt) 3. Social Media Day … Read More Social media musings on #smday

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