Mountster St. Helens

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Sometimes monsters get so angry that their heads explode. 

Fieldwork

This image of a Smug-Stone was captured in the field (Nevada) by Julia. She said that it burst into a forced and screeching vibrato slathered rendition of Danny Boy, and then fell silent and proud. 

Fire (not) Ice

While some people may not think so, I’m inclined to argue that razing malls to the ground and creating widespread panic across a city with conflagrations is a monstrous thing to do. (((--)))

One of my students in a discussion yesterday (before my School was closed) about the many fires in Bangkok spoke with the Thai-style mentality of let’s-not-get-too-worked-up-over-this-thing:

“This means we can’t go shopping!”

BONUS :: A counter argument from friendly smoke. (((--)))

Monolith

Near the monkeys and baboons of the Chiang Mai Zoo, this fearsome monolith eternally mouths his tepid putrescence at the live trees swishing above.

Kate snagged this great shot before we made ourselves scarce.