I want my prose to be as clear as a pane of glass.

You don't get far with people by judging them, and one of the nice things of my profession is I don't have to. It makes things a lot more fun, more interesting.

I do believe that enduring geological features are important, though I don't think I can be clear about exactly why.

You do the right thing even if it makes you feel bad. The purpose of life is not to be happy but to be worthy of happiness.

I'm a little suspicious of the great, overarching view. It always leaves something out.

In a very basic way, a prominent landmark such as Mt. Holyoke tells you where you are. They let you know that you're not the first person in a place.