Category: Clue of the week
Posted on November 18, 2016
Facing the Facts
The late summer evening glow of the setting sun made the trees and rocks of the South Dakota Black Hills reverberate with a final splash of brilliant color before darkness cloaked their splendor for the night. My flip-flops …
Posted on November 11, 2016
Stepping Mile-High
“ . . . Eight, nine, ten” our group chanted as we climbed the grand stone steps, voices ringing loud and clear in the early evening air. “ . . . Eleven, twelve, thirteen!” We stood all together …
Posted on October 28, 2016
Corruption and Creativity
Clomp, clomp, clomp. My high-heeled boots hit the tile floor as I walked. As if floating on air, my friend lightly ran across the open room towards me, full of excitement. “Want to see the invitations?” She asked …
Posted on October 14, 2016
Master of Web Design
A gentle fog lingered in the autumn morning air. As I walked across the damp grass, I was excited to see the rain gauge after the stormy day before. I stopped suddenly to gaze at the glistening barrier …
Updated on October 8, 2016
Colorful Colorado Clay
Wham-splat! The pick axe hit the muddy wall, then stuck there. I pried it off and scooped off the wet, heavy chunk of clay into a debris bucket. Behind that chunk I noticed a rich variety of colors. …
Updated on October 7, 2016
Bone Mix
I could feel the bright sunlight beams gently warming my back as they slowly made their way around the nice shade. Sitting up tall on the ground, I traded my chisel and hammer for a water bottle to …
Updated on September 28, 2016
Behemoth Burial Ground
Ping, ping, ping! Thud. Thud. The high pitched clanging of hammer and chisel against hard rock mixed with the dull noises of digging picks hitting damp clay. Dark blue-gray clouds tauntingly circled the sky above, showering rain in …
Updated on August 6, 2016
SeaSick-Saurus
“Wait -what?” The question echoed in my mind when I first glanced at the display back in one of the corners of the museum. “Oh really? Now, That’s awfully interesting!” I thought, my excitement rising and interest becoming …
Posted on July 29, 2016
Pterosaur Touchdown
The stunning, blue color made a dramatic contrast to the bright green summer grass. It was just a single Blue Jay feather sitting on the grass. Feathers always remind me of the incredibly intricate and beautiful way our …
Updated on July 23, 2016
Tackling Pterosaurs
The cheerful sunshine radiated through the large windows of the Kansas ranch-style chapel that warm June afternoon. I was part of the team taking the last set of questions at a short creation conference after an exciting week …
