"It's nice to be back in college again," said Stegosaurus. "I'm up in Michigan right now, specifically the Great Lakes region looking for Mentha Piperita. One of my classmates has developed an upset stomach because he made the mistake that I made a little while back and ate a hearty meal of Lyonia ferruginea in Florida. Now we're up here in the mid west looking for a cure. I'm sure we'll find some soon. I'm glad we started now; it being late summer the season is almost over.

After class today I'd like to stomp forthrightly to Canada and visit my Canadian friend Styracosaurus. He tells me that Canada has introduced Corylus americana to its land, and I've been thinking about it the whole time. Corylus americana is a real treat, and perhaps I'll try it with a keg or two of Stegosaurus Stout.

It'll be nice to visit Canada again it has been some time since I stomped there. I'd also like to dine on some native tree species, like Abies lasiocarpa, Picea glauca, Taxus canadensis, and of course that miracle of modern technology... my favorite broadleaf... Acer rubrum !!

Looks like I'll need to bring more Stegosaurus Stout, and of course, not forget to be good and share my meal with my host Styracosaurus. He's already expecting my visit and saving me some Coffee plants which he brings with him from visits to Africa and Asia.

Yes, yes I know this all seems very routine. Sometimes the life of a Stegosaurus, eating large quantities of verdure and stomping forthrightly everywhere is just that, routine. I am content with my pleasant lot; I hope you are too. Sometimes difficulties may be visited upon us, but it is all very relative. If you think you are having a bad day just wait until a giant meteor slams into the Yucatán Peninsula .... perspective has a positive way of helping one to organize their priorities.

From the foot of Pike's Peak in Colorado, Stegosaurus held a press confrence yesterday to announce his latest endeavor.

"I have taken it upon my self to become a brewer, and I have after much trial, error, and industrious work succeeded in creating STEGOSAURUS STOUT, 5.9 % alc. vol.", said a jubilant Stegosaurus.

" This pleasantly bitter brew goes well with a meal of trees, particularly Maple Trees, as it was designed that way. To be served chilled, with Maple Trees. Have you ever eaten Maple Trees ? If you like Maple Trees you'll love Stegosaurus Stout ! I encourage you to enjoy but drink responsibly. "