I was just looking at the blog archive and realized that we haven't made much ado of the long life of this beloved blog. Almost three years! This blog has served many purposes, and I think it has proved fun and useful throughout its life.
As we near the three year mark, I wonder if the blog warrants any special posts commemorating it, the current status (research, life, etc) of its contributors, or a discussion of the benefits of this blog.
Chris, I know FoF is your baby and I don't mean to step on toes, but with all of the failed blogs out there (my experimental archaeology blog included), I think we have reached a milestone.
What do you all think? Are some special edition posts in order? Personally, I'd like to see general updates on everyone, and what they are doing with research and whatever other details each contributor would like to include.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Fremont Bird Effigy
Hey all,
I was going through the PVAP photos, here's a particularly interesting one from Summit. Thought you'd all enjoy it.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
NSF, meet DTY
Oh yes my friends. I just found out two days ago that I will receive funding for my NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant! Oh happy day! I am so relieved, as now I have money for C14 dates and travel. Without which there was no way I could do my research. This was a resubmission, and this time I got 5 excellents out of 5. All the reviews were glowing, which, after having got trashed by one of the reviewers last time was nice. Anyway, thought I would let you all know.
And if you ever do an 11 hour survey day on a burned out middle of nowhere section of Utah, make sure on the way home you do not get a flat tire, and then have problems with the spare and the jack. You will have a bunch of tired, sunburned, hungry archaeologists. But if you do, pop open a luke warm Fresca and enjoy the show!
And if you ever do an 11 hour survey day on a burned out middle of nowhere section of Utah, make sure on the way home you do not get a flat tire, and then have problems with the spare and the jack. You will have a bunch of tired, sunburned, hungry archaeologists. But if you do, pop open a luke warm Fresca and enjoy the show!
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Large Congratulations to the Hollster!
I know that most of the local group was there and can affirm this, but for all who weren't, I offer a big congratulations to Holly for a well presented Thesis Defense. Why, she even made the old world look down right interestin'! I really enjoyed the presentation, though, and was glad to have another preview of what many of the rest of us are in for!
Holly, when you surface from your frantic week of edits, take a break! Congrats!!!!
Holly, when you surface from your frantic week of edits, take a break! Congrats!!!!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Super Yoder II, summary
I accordance with Chris' wishes, I'll give my take on Dave's presentation. I was not the only FoF there though, and I encourage Brad, Molly, or Scott to throw in their observations as well. Also, if I'm way off base with my summary Dave, please correct me.
Also, I need to mention that I was not at Dave's lecture to the Anthro. 110 class, so this summary only covers what was said at the faculty/grad student presentation.
Dave's presentation covered a wide selection of his projects. As Dave himself said, he likes to keep his fingers in many pies.
First, he discussed his soft radiography research, showing several interesting x-rays of Anasazi sandals and other perishable items. I am still impressed at the innovation behind this idea. Dave has made some significant strides in perishable analysis. In addition to his discussion on the benefits of radiography, Dave talked about the cultural implications for different weaving patterns. He discussed the application of this data for his dissertation, the main hypothesis being that different groups can be identified with different weaving patterns on their sandals.
I found his discussions on active and passive style very interesting and beneficial to my interests in Parowan Valley.
After the sandals, Dave moved on to other research projects including North Creek Shelter.
His discussion of North Creek was straight forward, and since most of us already know a lot about the site, I'll avoid further discussion. Dave's discussion on North Creek demonstrated to the faculty that he is capable of working with students and other faculty in a multi-year project similar to a field school. In my opinion, this is a skill set that every faculty member should possess.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the presentation. I could tell that Dave struggled to create a concise presentation and that several of his other research interests had to be culled in the interest of time, but the content he did present was very informative.
I think that his presentation was well received by the faculty, but some of the questions coming from David Crandall were frustrating. Especially when Crandall asked Dave to define stratigraphy and to interpret a basic profile drawing. It seems unfair that anthropology doesn't go both ways. In other words, why do Socos like Crandall and Hawkins beat their drums of sexual innuendo and kinship, while knowing nothing of basic archaeological concepts? How can they refer to themselves as anthropologists if they have no understanding of how the human past is investigated?
I digress. Sorry.
Dave, it was a great presentation. I continue to be amazed at your work ethic and the important research you are doing.
Also, I need to mention that I was not at Dave's lecture to the Anthro. 110 class, so this summary only covers what was said at the faculty/grad student presentation.
Dave's presentation covered a wide selection of his projects. As Dave himself said, he likes to keep his fingers in many pies.
First, he discussed his soft radiography research, showing several interesting x-rays of Anasazi sandals and other perishable items. I am still impressed at the innovation behind this idea. Dave has made some significant strides in perishable analysis. In addition to his discussion on the benefits of radiography, Dave talked about the cultural implications for different weaving patterns. He discussed the application of this data for his dissertation, the main hypothesis being that different groups can be identified with different weaving patterns on their sandals.
I found his discussions on active and passive style very interesting and beneficial to my interests in Parowan Valley.
After the sandals, Dave moved on to other research projects including North Creek Shelter.
His discussion of North Creek was straight forward, and since most of us already know a lot about the site, I'll avoid further discussion. Dave's discussion on North Creek demonstrated to the faculty that he is capable of working with students and other faculty in a multi-year project similar to a field school. In my opinion, this is a skill set that every faculty member should possess.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the presentation. I could tell that Dave struggled to create a concise presentation and that several of his other research interests had to be culled in the interest of time, but the content he did present was very informative.
I think that his presentation was well received by the faculty, but some of the questions coming from David Crandall were frustrating. Especially when Crandall asked Dave to define stratigraphy and to interpret a basic profile drawing. It seems unfair that anthropology doesn't go both ways. In other words, why do Socos like Crandall and Hawkins beat their drums of sexual innuendo and kinship, while knowing nothing of basic archaeological concepts? How can they refer to themselves as anthropologists if they have no understanding of how the human past is investigated?
I digress. Sorry.
Dave, it was a great presentation. I continue to be amazed at your work ethic and the important research you are doing.
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