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degree in biology (although I did take several biology and environmental courses in school), no career as a naturalist. However, I saw it as a chance to rationalize my ramblings as “doing research,” rather than just having a wonderful time (and getting dirty) — and to share these journeys with others. The one thing I do know, without doubt, is that the more I learn about nature, the less I know.

If you have questions, too, or answers, I'd love to hear them. I’ll try to find answers to the questions and share your answers with other readers. Until next week. I'll be looking out the window and wondering why some spiders have hexagonal webs, some seem to have been drunk when making their webs, and some have no webs at all; why... .

Pam Owen is a freelance writer, editor and photographer, and owner of Nighthawk Communications. Her curiosity has led her all over the country and to a variety of jobs, including reporter, documentary film producer, ranch hand and bartender. She can be reached by e-mail at NighthawkComm@earthlink.net or by phone at 540-987-8707.

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