Spotting fossil details in my shale sample felt like a mini victory
In my experience, shale can look pretty plain, so I usually just pass it by. But yesterday, I took a closer look at a piece from my rock pile with a hand lens. To my surprise, I saw clear imprints of what look like small brachiopods. It wasn't a big deal, but it made me happy to finally notice something cool. That moment of seeing the details was really satisfying, you know? Has anyone else had a small win like this with a common rock? Your mileage may vary, but for me, it's these little finds that keep geology fun.