tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471528541105773491.post975948345300546886..comments2023-07-29T03:07:58.600-07:00Comments on Santa Monica Citywide Reads: We Got to Know Rachel Carson – the Quiet RebelCWRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09155865118126373564noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471528541105773491.post-13047855810181162082008-05-02T13:26:00.000-07:002008-05-02T13:26:00.000-07:00Other than her role in The Highest Tide, and a vag...Other than her role in The Highest Tide, and a vague notion of the seminal role of Silent Spring, this was my first introduction to the person and life of Rachel Carson. She was a woman of fortitude and had the will to fulfill her goals--even while dealing with the burdens of her life. She was both interesting and admirable.<BR/><BR/>After the presentation was over, a lively Q&A session ensued, not about Rachel Carson, but about the current state and impact of the things she studied on our lives today. Discussion ranged from the levels of environmental pollutants in our bay, to fishing practices, to what to do if you find a beached sea animal either dead (call the LA dept. of beaches and harbors 1-310-305-9503) or alive (call whale rescue 1 (800) 39-WHALE) - either way, stay distant and inform the nearest lifeguard, as they'll want to keep people clear.<BR/><BR/>Also, for any of you interested in a humorous, completely fictitious account of whale studies, I highly recommend <A HREF="http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/m/christopher-moore/fluke.htm" REL="nofollow">Fluke</A> by Christopher Moore.<BR/><BR/>-Simran<BR/>Reference LibrarianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com