Category Archives: Nature

Then and Now: Earth Day (part 1)

Today is the 52nd Earth Day. It is the largest annual secular event in the world with over one billion participants since its start. The first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, marks the beginning of the modern, global environmental movement. … Continue reading

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When I Was A Kid …

My father-in-law would occasionally opine that younger folks had it easy. He’d say, “When I was a kid, I had to walk to school and it was uphill both ways!” As I’ve gotten older I’ve found that when I was … Continue reading

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In the Quiet of the Night

It’s late, about 2:30 a.m., and I’m finally winding down my day. I’ve become a night owl this winter. It started several months ago as the nights got longer and the days shorter. Now, I look forward to the solitude … Continue reading

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Christmas Cactus

Last night Christmas came early with about 10 inches of snow. I still get excited when we get a decent snow storm. Then I come to my senses. However, earlier, my good friend Penny, who lives up in the mountains … Continue reading

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Sunset On An Era, But Which One?

The Build Back Better Act or, as Republicans like to say while clutching their pearls, “$3.5 B waste of money!” Their sentiments are worth as much as their paste pearls. With the medias’ and politicians’ focus is on the political game play and the pointless arguing over dollars and cents, our odds for combating Climate Change and preserving a livable environment plummet. The sun should be setting on the fossil fuel industry and its wanton destruction of our environment. Instead, it appears that night is gathering over the forces of life and reason. Continue reading

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Storm Clouds

Seldom in history are villains unambiguously villains. History is full of extenuating circumstances, actions meant for the good that go bad, intentions misunderstood, or vilification by the victors who are the true culprits. However, today our villains are extraordinarily clear. … Continue reading

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