Nick

“As it stands, we should be thankful that the platypus and echidna remain—the zoological equivalents of the old couple who refuse to give up their apartment as their neighborhood gentrifies around them.”
― Steve Brusatte, The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

“a new species of dinosaur is currently being found, on average, once a week. Let that sink in: a new dinosaur every . . . single . . . week.”
― Steve Brusatte, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World: The Definitive Dinosaur Encyclopedia with Stunning Illustrations, Embark on a Prehistoric Quest!

“As the world was going to hell, dinosaurs were thriving, somehow taking advantage of the chaos around them.”
― Steve Brusatte, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World: The Definitive Dinosaur Encyclopedia with Stunning Illustrations, Embark on a Prehistoric Quest!

“essentials to remember on tough days: practice patience accept what you feel do not punish yourself make sure you get good rest give yourself ample kindness accomplish smaller goals that day do things that will calm your mind a bad moment does not equal a bad life struggle can be a space for deep growth this current discomfort is not permanent”
― Yung Pueblo, Clarity & Connection