GARY L ENTSMINGER is a writer, naturalist, computer programmer, and poet. He has written a novel, nine programming books, over 100 scientific/technical articles, and computer software that helps scientists understand patterns of biodiversity. SUSAN E ELLIOTT is a writer, ecologist, and artist. She studied botany and French at Humboldt State University and has a Ph.D. in biology from Dartmouth College. "Remembering the Parables" hosts her first exhibition of black and white watercolors.