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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 12h

One of my favorite "not dinosaurs" is little Lystrosaurus here, who's name means "shovel lizard" despite being more closely related to mammals than reptiles. The shovel part describes the shape of its face and likely lifestyle of digging some form of burrows.

#paleontology #fossils #death

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #fossilfriday did ypu know Stegosaurs, means "roofed lizard".

The next time you visit a museum, consider the fact that the Stegosaur's plates are suspended above the skeleton. This is due to their position in life being attached to the animals skin and not directly the skeleton.

#dinosaurs

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 2d

This is my buddy Ryan Price. His area of study is late Triassic archosauriforms. They are not crocodiles, but to the casual observer are related. I enjoyed learning from him and appreciate the friendship we forged in the crucible of conversation.

#paleontology
#paleontologist

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 2d

When I was lead tour guide, he was my Tsar of anthropology/archeology. I deferred to him in all matters of the sciences that study humans. He also was the only other tour guide that dressed for the role, hat and all.

#tours #friends

Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 2d

Mr. Chris Wells, one of the original HMNS concierge discovery guides, came to my last tour! When I saw him walking down the grand hall I was surprised & happy!

Later we spoke & I honestly did not know the impact I had on his life and career! I am honored to have helped my friend.

#tours #friends

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 3d

More pictures from the last tour. Thank you Daniel Huerta aka @mr.dannydan. I did not even notice you taking these.

Looking at these pictures I am starting to think my wife is right, I am dramatic!

#tour #fossils #dinosaurs #prehistoric #jurassicjames

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 5d

Much like I said at the end of the night, thank you to the wonderful HMNS staff and I appreciated every museum guest that attended; not just your interest in the topic, but also your apparent love for my unique method of science communication.

#paleontology #tours #appreciation #thankyou

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you, to everyone that attended my last adult education behind the scenes tour in HMNS' hall if paleontology! The mandate in 2015 was to conduct these tours until they stop selling out, and yet 10 years later we still did!

Special thanks to Alicia Furse for these great pictures!

#paleontology

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 9d

I have really enjoyed working with Ruth Cañas Walker and Sarah Stanton of Adult Education. They are the kind of cool and supportive friends most people dream of having.

#corporate #friends #friendship

Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 9d

In September I conducted a dinosaur drawing class at HMNS in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. I wanted to thank everyone that attended, and my buddy Alicia Furst for these pictures.

I have been doing this as corporate events where the guest get drawing of prehistoric creatures.

#corporate #friend

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 10d

I got a hold of some invisible ink!

#ink #spy #master

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 10d

I appreciate you all messaging me with questions of why I keep saying final version of this or that. To be clear, to date there are no more Jurassic James® lead events scheduled at HMNS beyond tomorrow. Everything from this year has been as a contract non employee.

#appreciation #thankyou

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 10d

Thursday, 02 October 2025 at 6:30PM will be my final behind the scenes tour in the Morian Hall of Paleontology. The topic will be Cenozoic mammals and will mark ten years of adult education after hours programming.

#appreciation #thankyou

Tickets here: my.hmns.org/37067

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 11d

Does anyone else think that Pixar's "Up" (2009) was in spired by the opening of Dido's song "Thank you" (Official video)?

Dido - Thank You (Official Video)
youtube.com/watch?v=1TO4...

#music #inspiration #up #pixar

Dido - Thank You (Official Video)

YouTube video by DidoVEVO

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 16d

During the conference, the CEO had a meeting/training with all the managers, reviewing leadership techniques and inquiring about what she could do to help them achieve their goals. I could tell the other managers clearly knew passages from the hospitality book.

#neverstoplearning

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 16d

I did not announce it at the time, but I was promoted from part-time science educator to the Children's Museum of Houston's lead educator after only 4.5 months of employment. I believe HR said it was some sort of record.

#neverstoplearning

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 18d

I was hired as an part-time educator, but they quickly found out that I have highly rennouned management and customer service experience. I gave a training/speech to the entire staff. At the end my new VP said she did not know I was a comedian.

#rejuvenation #training #conference #museum #comedy

Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 18d

It turns out, if you set a good example, do not overwork staff, pay your employees a competitive rate (in her words "to attract the best talent"), and promote a healthy work/life balance; your employees will feel compelled to rise to the occasion and the customers will have a better experience.

Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 18d

The CEO of the Children's Museum of Houston read this book about how to give the best customer service to your guest.

She requires everyone that leads or manage people (even if it is only one person) to read it and share their favorite or most meaningful parts.

#curious #behavior

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 18d

Friday, 19 September 2025 marked James Edward Washington III's 6 month anniversary at the Children's Museum of Houston. We had a three day conference where we closed to the public & offered staff training, team building, and a focus on selfcare (affirmation, meditation, etc) .

#training #conference

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 18d

To date, the last two events I have scheduled at HMNS are:

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 6:30PM - a Q&A in the paleo hall with dino drawings!

Thursday, 02 October 2025 6:30PM - the behind the scenes tour of the Cenozoic (age of mammals/post dinosaurs).

Details here: jurassicjames.com/events/

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 19d

To death due us part!

Just like General Zod told Superman in Man of Steel, "there is only one way this ends! Either you die or I die!"

#anniversary #marriage #love

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 19d

To death due us part!

Last Thursday, 17 September 2025 was a mildstone for Tamara Elizabeth Umana Washington! It made eight years of service at the James Edward Washington III Organization!

#anniversary #marriage #love

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you, to everyone that attended my final behind the scenes tour of the the dinosaur section of the Morian Hall of Paleontology at HMNS!

Special thanks to the concierge discovery guides (my old team) that warmed them up!

#dinosaurs #fossils #paleontology #paleontologist #fossil #dinosaur

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Jurassic James65® @jurassicjames65.bsky.social · 23d

Whenever I go on a digs, my wife The Lady Washington acts like I am an astronaut coming back from a mission to Mars.

When I got home I played Etta James' "At Last!"

youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?...

Then we danced like Captain America and Peggy at the end of Infiniti War (spoiler).

#home #love #dance

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