A few weeks back, I was invited to be the speaker for the Earlville Conservation Club. I was reluctant, as I am nearly phobic about public speaking. I finally accepted the invitation , and am glad that I did.

Understanding the natural world is a pretty cut-and-dry subject. Unfortunately, some forms of scientific study I've been involved in, mainly archaeology, can be ruined by setting constraints. About six years back, I had a eureka moment in the field of archaeology. I had been flint knapping or making stone tools for many years. While testing curated or more refined blades on deer, I found that they worked great for hide removal. Although, when I attempted to cut meat with the tools, they were completely ineffective. I began to research through trial and error, which is sometimes called experimental archaeology. The video that I produced, while testing stone tools on deer was a big hit with our local archaeology group. Little did I know what a bumpy ride it would create.