Hello, everyone.

My name is Ethan Bowser. I am a computer science major in my sophomore year of UAF, but since I am taking the B.A. path (yes, UAF offers a bachelor of arts in computer science)  I need lots of humanities classes; hence why I am in this one. When I am not doing schoolwork or working, I like to ski, run, work on my fantasy novel, and read the classics. In the summer I work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a trail maintainer, a job I love (who wouldn't want to hike and get paid for it?). Aside from that, I like to cook, spend time with my family, and (oddly enough) wash dishes.

Below is an image I took while at the Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC. I like the macro perspective emphasizing the detail of the plant structures, and I still can't figure out what species they are.


 My tastes regarding music largely favor classical. It does not really matter what era; I enjoy listening to pieces from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. Some of my favorite composers include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Hans Lumbye, whose delightful little polkas have enlivened many a sad day in my life; Gioacchino Rossini, whose pieces seem to irradiate an irresistible energy; Peter Tchaikovsky, master of all things ballet; and Johannes Brahms, a genius I will never fully understand (how can anyone write twenty minutes of variations and make it sound good?). I play classical music on my primary instrument, the banjo, and worship music occasionally on guitar. When I listen to music with words, it is either choral or Christmas songs. I only occasionally go to concerts; I prefer to listen to music while doing something else.

 For all of you out there who dislike classical, here is one of my favorite pieces of modern(ish) music:



 

Comments

  1. ApphiaFebruary 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM

    I enjoyed reading your post! I also enjoy classical music as my audio of choice.

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  2. The Ukulele FoolFebruary 6, 2026 at 6:08 AM

    That's a gorgeous photograph. Good composition.

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  3. KenshinFebruary 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM

    I like listening to classical pieces too! Egmont Overture and Symphony No.9 by Beethoven, 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky, and Four Seasons Winter by Vivaldi are all bangers.

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  4. Terryn WilliamsonFebruary 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM

    What an amazing job you have, I would love to hike and get paid for it. I really enjoyed reading your blog.

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  5. Sofia HurenkoFebruary 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM

    Hi Ethan, this was fun to read. The trail maintainer job sounds honestly awesome, and your composer picks made me want to put on some classical music while I work!

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