"Birds are living dinosaurs." ~ Jack Horner, Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies
Piñatas and Sequins
Leprechaun piñata
Tick Tock
Today at the museum we ponder time and our quest to keep it. We’ve used the sun, the moon, water, sand, coiled springs, pendulums, quartz, electricity, and wireless technology to wrap our hands around time. The Michigan State University museum has a delightful and informative display of antique clocks. The Westclox electric clock (photo above) is... Continue Reading →
Blissing Out on Chocolate & Science
This past weekend, my daughter and I entered a world of pure imagination, Willy Wonka style. We attended the Michigan State University Museum’s 27th Annual Chocolate Party Benefit. We devoured scrumptious cakes, luscious mousse, and succulent truffles, all while enjoying a visual taste of the museum’s artifacts. There were no oompa loompas, but instead, a... Continue Reading →