Author Archives: Len Webster

Bear Encounter: Gun or Bear Spray?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Len Webster

Thomas Smith, a bear biologist from Brigham Young University, compared the effectiveness of bear spray to that of a gun in a bear attack. His conclusions are supported by a parallel study with similar outcomes conducted by Stephen Herrerro in … Continue reading →

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Polly the @##$*&% Parrot

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Len Webster

The plaque reads, ”Polly, Born 1850, Died 1972./Under this sod lies a sourdough parrot,/Its heart was gold, pure 14 carat./Polly now can spread her wings/Leaving behind all earthly things./She ranks in fame as our dear departed,/A just reward for being … Continue reading →

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West Coast Trail: The Buddhist

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Len Webster

Many years ago I led a group of nurses on the West Coast Trail. The West Coast Trail is a very challenging hike of sandy and gravel beaches, temperate rain forest, and sandstone cliffs. We had completed our second day … Continue reading →

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