"I woke up this morning and found I had no feathers. Not even one," said Stegosaurus glumly. "Obviously the whole thing was a dream, or perhaps I just don't feel like evolving right now. Who knows? Stomping back to the community arboretum made things a whole lot better. I dined on a nice meal of Pinus sylvestris and forgot my troubles. Perhaps one of these millennia I will evolve, but its not going to start today. I suppose Marilyn's right. It doesn't cost a dime to dream, does it?"

"I woke up this morning, and look at the amazing changes! I'm evolving!! I'm so excited to be growing feathers I wonder what is going to happen to me next," said Stegosaurus.



"I can stop being envious of my friends who have feathers now! Isn't this just grand!?

What perfect timing, too. Cousin Wuerhosaurus wrote me last week and told me that even Tyrannosaurus Rex has feathers now and I really started feeling left out. Even though I'm one of the most popular of the dinosaurs I couldn't help feeling like I was late to the evolution party. But not any longer! I'm finally cutting edge!"



"The first thing I did when I found I had feathers was to go out and celebrate! I stomped forthrightly and danced the lindy hop all the way to the town arboretum. I thought the first to share my joy should be the children who love me so, so I went to the Children's garden, thinking, 'This must be where they grow them!' But when I got there there were no children to be found. I consoled my self by sampling some of the fine verdure."



"Just thinking about how this might improve my relationship with the birds I love to watch so much, I climbed to a high place to see if I had gained the ability to fly. Sad to say so far it isn't so. Maybe tomorrow. One note of warning, kids: don't try jumping off of high places at home or anywhere else! It is dangerous and you could hurt yourself very badly or even become extinct so be cautious and careful at all times!"



"After I learned that I could not ( yet ) fly, I decided to dine on some Pinus nigra to see if it improves my knowledge of economics."

"This is really a very interesting development. The summer should be quite exciting to say the least. I think I'll contemplate the significance of my feathers as I plow in my garden in preparation for planting this season's tomato crop. Wait until my friends The Moa birds find out about my feathers! Gee I hope they won't be jealous if I do start flying .... "



This blog post in memory of Seth Williamson. Work without Mr. Seth is like Stegosaurus without a cool, spiky tail. It just ain't right...

"My sister Quagga had a conversation with me about obtaining an honest job the other day," said Kentrosaurus. "At first I was upset,you know. My sister Quagga and I are veterans of the little known 1945 Battle of Humboldt Museum, and I live pretty well on my military pension supplemented by sending emails out from my home computer in Nigeria. I found out its pretty easy to fool mammals into sending things if you just ask politely. You wouldn't expect that from animals with such large brains, but you know I was surprised.

So I've been living pretty well. Pretty well, you know, for an extinct animal. An extinct creature doesn't need many creature comforts, but still ... I hadn't really thought about it and I was upset at first when well meaning Quagga made the suggestion. She admonished me for admiring the sermons of Wooly Mammoth as much as I do, and not living by the example he sets. I got to thinking about it, and Leviticus 19:11 came to mind: Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. as well as Deuteronomy chapter 25, verses 15 and 16. You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly.

Wise Quagga said to me, "Honestly Kentrosaurus, if you're going to talk the talk, stomp the stomp. Forthrightly."

I saw that she was right, and repented of my ways. I'll now leave the writing of the Nigerian emails to others, and embark upon a quest of my very own for an honest job.
I created a LinkedIn Account on the internet, but really don't know what I'd like to do to make an honest living. Can anyone help me make up my mind? I know I should make my skill set known to potential employers so I'd like to say that I feel one of my strongest points is that I am a plant eater, and so I am not very aggressive. Obviously I can get along well with others, but just in case we are attacked I can without hesitation use my cool, spiky tail to defend myself if I absolutely had to.

Are there any suggestions out there? Give me your opinion by sending an email to Stegosaurus. My cousin will make sure I get the email.

"Recently I overheard that my friend at WVTF, Program Director Rick Mattioni, was very concerned about the environment given that the winter so far as been remarkably mild," said Stegosaurus. "I responded to his concerns with this email. I hope it makes him feel better. I love writing email."


Hi, My Name Is Stegosaurus!

I heard that you were very concerned about the environment. Well, it happens that I am concerned about the environment too. Of course I have a great deal of interest in alternative fuel sources because we all know fossil fuel is murder. Still, if you think this winter is warm you should have seen the winter about 135 million years ago. There were no polar ice caps and honestly, if a world without polar ice caps was good enough for me, it should be good enough for you too.

I remember last time this happened. I really thought I could do something about the environment at first, but I decided to become extinct instead. All my friends were going and I figured, "What the heck, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em."

I would advise mammals to guard your private property rights, and enact tax credits for environmentally responsible businesses. Perhaps you can slow down this cyclical process. But in the end, I know it doesn't sound encouraging, you'll probably just become extinct like me. So, relax while you can and eat some aloe plants. The earth knows what she is doing and it will all work out for the best. Don't worry. All the planning in the world won't stop a giant meteor from falling out of the sky and setting everything on fire. If you think its warm now just wait...

Worrying is a strange curiosity that you mammals suffer from as a result of your larger brains. I'm lucky my brain is only the size of a walnut. I usually forget to worry because I get distracted by a nice meal of ferns or maybe one of those miracles of modern technology, the Acer rubrum . Broad leaf trees are very delicious. You should try one.

I hope you have a nice day.

your friend,

Stegosaurus

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Bonjour, Je m’appelle Loricatosaurus!

Lexovissaurus et moi, nous avons passé des belles fêtes de Noël et comme prévu je suis maintenant à L’Université d’Oxford, en Angleterre. Je suis sur le chemin d’obtenir ma maîtrise d’archéologie. Je suis très curieuse et je me suis toujours demandé comment nous avons disparu. Donc je vais me spécialiser dans la théorie d’extinction massive! J’ai le support total de mon cher mari, qui n’est plus en France, il est parti à grands pas, sans détours, au Mexique, où il espère de diner sur des Cycas et du fromage.

Quant à mes impressions d’Angleterre, je crois que Frédéric Chopin avait raison. Un français qui parle à un Anglais et vise versa est comme un cochon qui parle à un canard. Étant fière de ma langue natale, je ne suis pas enthousiaste à apprendre l’Anglais, mais se serrait utile pour être capable de vivre ici dans un collège Anglais. Lorsque je me suis enrôlée, je me suis inscrite dans un cours d’Anglais ... mais ne vous inquiéter pas. Je vais toujours parler le Français ici parce que je suis très fière de mes racines. Je vais aussi prendre des cours préparatoires d’évolution mammifère (humain). Ce ne sera pas un grand défi; je me rappelle de leur parenté la plus proche, les Dimétrodons, parce que j’ai vu le tout en temps réel.

Je suppose que le collège sera une intéressante expérience. L’habilité du cerveau Stegosaurids est largement sous-estimer, parce qu’il est la grosseur d’une noix. Mais je suis prêt pour la tache! Déterminer de résoudre une fois pour toutes le mystère de l’extinction!

"There's no rest for the jolly, not on the most important night of the year for Stegosaurus Claus!" declared Stegosaurus Claus.



"Here I am stomping forthrightly around the World! I've left my cozy little workshop in Brazil to deliver toys to all the good little girls and boys of the World.

Yes, the entire World! I should hope no one questions my ability to accomplish this seemingly impossible deed, as it would show a great lack of faith in miracles. How can you not believe in Stegosaurus Claus, yet spend time reading the blog of a singing, dancing, walking, talking Stegosaurus?

In truth, Virginia, there Is a Stegosaurus Claus, and I am he! If I cross paths with Santa Claus tonight I'll tell him you said hi!"

"I will take some time to drink milk and eat cookies. Also, Christmas Trees. Sorry about the Christmas Tree part. They're delicious. I'll make up for it -- Promise. I ate the pear trees too. All twelve of them. The partridges flew away. I wish I could fly like they do! Do you know what else I will take time for? Eating fruitcake ! I have a lot of respect for fruitcake because some of it is older than I am."

"I sincerely hope your holidays have been a delight. Keep being good, and get a good night's rest. I don't want to have to pass your house by!

"If I can give you any good parting advice it is this : View the world as if you were a baby just out of the shell. Be an example of peace and good will to all, and you'll be sure to have me in your heart, even if you can't see me as I stomp by! "