Three vines, three very different personalities, and more than a few minor disasters. Big Blue, Bogstar, and Moonflower have names now, and between mystery seeds, rebellious growth, dramatic wilting, and one very determined plant splint, growing the Lanternwild has become much more entertaining than I expected.

Looking for mouse-themed gifts and finding Mickey or computer accessories instead? Here are my tips for uncovering little whiskered treasures, checking quality and fit, and shopping for the mouse lover in your life. Even if that’s you.

Meeting the Western Harvest Mouse, Reithrodontomys megalotis

An Update on the Creve Coeur Aeolian Resonance

From harvest fields and ancient folklore to jack-o’-lanterns and ancestral traditions, mice have quietly followed humanity into the season of shadows. Discover how these small creatures became unexpected symbols of autumn, remembrance, and Halloween.

I Thought My Hair Was Just Frizzy

When a traditional practice may cause distress and a gentler alternative is readily available, how much proof should we require before choosing caution? This article examines mouse handling, resistance to welfare reform, and the deceptively simple question: What do we lose by being gentler?

What Hush and Kindling taught me about gentle touch, trust and the ways mice choose to stay.

In defense of Alfalfa Bang

How one innocent visit to Q created a collection spanning two homes, one wall, and an unknown portion of the doom pile.

I spent years trying to make my wavy hair follow the rules. Then I tried listening to it instead.

Field research for a world that doesn’t exist.

A sound study of strange sound phenomena in Creve Coeur Il

An observation on mouse circadian rhythm

A comprehensive essay on the study between two different yellow genotypes in the mouse fancy

Personal research on the long haired phenotype in the mouse fancy

An unpublished study and ongoing research on the Dumbo-eared phenotype in the mouse fancy

Welcome to the Field Notes; a place where curiosity continues beyond the edges of the mouse room.