Isabel RayStaying on Top of Texas PoliticsThe 2021 Texas legislative session runs from January 12 through May 31! Use capitol.texas.gov to follow along.6 min read·Jan 5, 2019----
Isabel RayWhen a Bug and a Bird Have the Same NameFinding delightful little surprises in scientific names3 min read·Aug 18, 2018----
Isabel RayConnections in Taxonomy: the Barnacle Goose and Goose BarnaclesRecently, while traveling, I had the great pleasure of seeing a real animal out of medieval bestiaries: the barnacle goose.2 min read·Sep 10, 2017----
Isabel RayOn Words and StingraysOne of my favorite instances of the importance of words involves stingrays.2 min read·May 27, 2017----
Isabel RayWords and Oxen and Maps: Making ConnectionsA while back, I was reading something for work (a historical account of La Salle’s travels, or an old map, or something like that) and came…3 min read·Oct 7, 2016----
Isabel RayA Sad Story About a TurtlePoignant moments hit you out of nowhere.3 min read·Sep 30, 2016----