Category Archives: FEBRUARY 2022

I remember, back in grade school, we had to decorate shoe boxes and  make a small hole in the top, large enough for someone to slip in a valentine card. We would buy silly valentines that came in packages of … Continue reading →

Human beings are inclined to pass judgment – on one another, on animals, on plants – even on the weather. Of course it is natural to have likes and dislikes and to be more drawn to one thing, rather than … Continue reading →

I had offered to rake leaves for my neighbor last fall so that I would have plenty for adding to my compost throughout the winter months. On the day that I was prepared to do this, she told me that … Continue reading →

I am always happy to hear about steps being taken to increase biodiversity and lessen the impacts of non sustainable practices that have so negatively affected other species. Salmon need cool, running rivers in which to spawn so that their … Continue reading →

There is a recent development in the field of psychology. It has been termed eco-psychology or eco-therapy. Having recognized that many people are now suffering from what is being called eco-anxiety, some therapists are finding that their usual methods of … Continue reading →

While the planting of trees is important in our ongoing need to sequester carbon from our atmosphere, it is just as important to protect and preserve our ancient trees. It is, in fact, vitally important. The Bristlecone pines are some … Continue reading →

I was shocked to learn that the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas has had to close its doors – hopefully only temporarily. The reason for the closure is most disturbing. They had been in an ongoing battle with the … Continue reading →

Intelligence is given far too much importance in our modern world. IQ’s are clearly over rated. I have never known my own IQ, but I assume it is low since geometry was far too complex for me to wrap my … Continue reading →

Perhaps like most animals, it is in our human nature to hibernate during storms, but we seem to defy at every turn, our instincts to slow down and curl up for a nap. Whenever a storm is rolling in, my … Continue reading →

While Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs clarifies our basic physical requirements as a species on this planet, permaculture defines our emotional needs. Our first need is to satisfy our inclination to inquiry. We have a built in drive to learn about … Continue reading →