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Foxy Fossils (of Leaves)

Dead things are cool. Especially when they are, at the same time, rocks. You've probably read Big Sexy Rocks (Part 1), so I won't bore...

Awash in Soapstone

Decided to try my hand at carving soapstone after a routine visit to Jerry's Rock & Gem shop. Great place, check it out. Started with my...

Tears & Spears: Obsessing with Obsidian

At least 17 distinct lava events are known to have flowed through central Washington, creating the layers of jagged backdrop behind this...

Big Sexy Rocks

George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. A known slave owner, he refused to have people stand when he...

I Got Chased By a Buffalo: In the Field with Tori

Technically, it was a bison. It was my first field job, and I spent 6 weeks in Grand Teton National Park with one of my dearest friends....

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Rock Rat

Welcome! I am the Rockosopher, the Rock Rat, the author. A common species of philosophizing gym rat rockhound often seen romping betwix rubble and wildlife in search of minerals, birds, or answers to inquires big & small. Poke around, share, and hit up the contact page with what you'd like to see!

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