Brazil Photos/Updates, Etc
Added 2023-07-15 16:08:18 +0000 UTCJust got back from working and filming in Brazil. Took 8,000 photographs, learned many new genera. Headed to Cullowhee Native Plant Conference in North Carolina to do a panel talk on the 19th. Will slowly be uploading Brazil photos to the website once I get the time. Have been going non-stop since late May. My daughter had an emergency reaction to chemo five days ago but is doing better now, for the time being. I am currently getting over a respiratory infection so can't go see her before I head to their conference since she has no immune system. Her prognosis is good and she can probably leave the hospital today or tomorrow. Life is somewhat scattered right now. Thanks for the ongoing support.
In the meantime enjoy the photos of the drought-deciduous succulent tree Asteraceae, Wunderlichia mirabilis and some others, including a Podocarpus we found on a remote sky island above tropical deciduous forest in Minas Gerais.
Comments
Ah, yes, the seasonally dry tropical forests. I read a book on that and this is where I learned that there are so many words I have no idea what they mean. Like riparian and so, so many others. Brazil is nice but I can't deal with flying over what is left of the amazon. Looks like they aren't clear cutting everything, now I see parallel lines of cuts. Perhaps this is a way to manage so that natives can return one can only hope? But why cut it in the first place, damn it? I keep telling my wife I refuse to go with her any more to visit her family but she keeps forcing me to. I hate myself for going anyways. I am praying for you and your daughter.
Edward F
2023-07-21 04:40:45 +0000 UTCI hope things get better for you and the family soon.
Cary Palmer
2023-07-21 01:52:54 +0000 UTCbig love. You are strong and she sees that.
Mitchell
2023-07-19 17:15:21 +0000 UTCHello Tony I hope ur daughter continues get better and better soon.it's hard to see kids suffering.. my youngest ended up in coma for a while and he made it out of the hospital
John Doane
2023-07-18 23:40:48 +0000 UTCSending ❤️🌻🐦🏞️🐇🌼🦎🌄🌺🌳🐿️🌲 thoughts to you and your kiddo. Once you're well and back from the conference I hope you and your loved ones can "just bee" for a little bit to savor life turning in a healthy direction. ❤️🕊️🐝
Lindsay Malone
2023-07-17 20:11:13 +0000 UTCSending good thoughts to you and your daughter. I can’t even imagine how hard it is for both of you. Take care of yourself so you can be there for her when you get back.
Emily Eldridge
2023-07-17 15:52:09 +0000 UTCGood vibes hermano!!!
Ricky
2023-07-17 07:42:57 +0000 UTCTake care! We enjoy your postings but it's okay when things get overwhelming to take a breath.
Kathryn Kasimor
2023-07-16 15:13:36 +0000 UTCYou’re an inspiration, Joey. Sending love to your little girl💞
Rebecca Hunter
2023-07-15 23:20:12 +0000 UTCBeen there and it sucks. Glad to hear the prognosis is good. Thanks for everything you do. Your work is one of the few things that gives me hope in this fucked up world.
Katherine Scott
2023-07-15 18:27:24 +0000 UTCStaying positive makes the meds work better. Sleep well(take serotonin), exercise daily(walking), eat healthy food, and staying positive. I went from stage 4 with 2 weeks to live to cured so I know the your daughter can climb this mountain too.
Eric
2023-07-15 16:41:14 +0000 UTCJesus you work hard mate, cheers! Loving the NZ and Brazil info Sending positive thoughts to your daughter in hospital, can't imagine how hard it must be.
Ryan Gray
2023-07-15 16:19:07 +0000 UTCEverything is going be all right
Ana Rita
2023-07-15 16:12:06 +0000 UTC
