As far back as I can remember I have had an interest in communicating with and understanding people. This has carried over into endless reading and an education and background in psychology. I have spent many years working in the family business, environmental consulting, at times frustrating but rewarding as well. Although I have recently been able to start developing a few book ideas, writing at Helium is a way for me to express myself on varied topics as well as read what other contributers around the world have to say.

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what's wrong with things

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the latest Terry Pratchett book

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working in the family dry cleaning business in my teens

Sciences > Geology & Geophysics The sliding rocks of the Racetrack Playa

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They are known as the sliding rocks or the moving rocks or the sailing stones of the Racetrack Playa. No one has ever seen them move but move they do, leaving clear tracks in the dried mud that can be hundreds of feet long. No evidence of interference from animals or people is ever seen near rocks that have moved. Sometimes, a monitored rock is even found flipped over without any evidence of tampering.

The Playa itself is a dry lakebed located in the Panamint Range, between the Cottonwood Mts. to the east and the Last Chance Range to the west. It is 2.5 miles from north to south and 1.25 m...

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