2011: The Rearview Mirror Edition
In a few short days, 2011 will come to a close and the new year will begin. Naturally, there is reflection. Passing time is like a rearview mirror of sorts; a window back into our lives that is cast wide open when we want it to be. With each passing year, time feels to move quicker. I wonder why that is. Perhaps it is because we find ourselves trying to live amidst a world in warp-drive.... Read More
Many Paths, Same Destination: On Overcoming the Divisiveness of Religion
“Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi File this post in the “Pink Elephant In the Room” drawer. Or even the “Topics Never to Talk About” one. This post will either strike a chord — or a nerve. Here goes… Stop for a moment and consider... Read More
7 Billion Reasons
Quietly and with modest fanfare, the Earth welcomed its seven billionth human on Monday. And like all who came before this child across the millenia, the Earth surrounded this human with an abundance of life-sustaining gifts: Air to breath, fresh water to drink, and fertile land to grow food. As this child grows, the Earth will continue to selflessly give of itself: Trees for wood... Read More
Summer Reads to Inspire Simple Green Living
“As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Stop and take a look around. Do you see it? “See what?” you might ask. That growing movement of change; the realization that life isn’t all about pursuit of ever-tantalizing more and all the... Read More
“Of This Earth”: My First e-Book is a Free Download
space It’s been a long time coming, but after much work I’m pleased to announce that my first e-book, OF THIS EARTH: Reflections and Verse for Drawing Closer to the Beauty and Bounty of This World, is now available as a free download**. A compilation of thought, verse, and reflections, OF THIS EARTH, brings together a collection of both previously published and... Read More
To Be a Caretaker of Life
An hour ago, I sat at this keyboard at a lost as to what to write. I felt empty and so very far from inspired. Then it happened. Less than a week ago, we got our new chicken coop. Three days ago, we got our six 8-week old chicks from our neighbor. As with any “newborn” in a new environment, our little Rhode Island Red hens were having trouble making their way up the... Read More
