Life Without a Center
As I mentioned in a recent newsletter and post, I’ve been reviewing some of the spiritual books on my bookshelf and wondering why they’re still with me. Almost twenty years ago I went through a time …
They Never Meant to Save Nature
Wild salmon used to run in rivers all over northern Europe. They swam up American rivers throughout New England and the Pacific Northwest. Atlantic, coho, king, steelhead, sockeye, pink, chum — they …
Be Here Now
At one point in my life, all I could do was read books on spirituality. I couldn’t find any other reason to get out of bed every day. So for seven months straight, all I did was go to work and come …
Why the Colorado River is Drying Up
Our decisions really can have far-reaching impacts. Especially when they concern something as important as allocating the water supply for a region covering seven states. The Colorado River Basin is …
The Great Law of Peace
Some say Jamestown VA is the birthplace of American democracy; others say it’s Philadelphia PA. But in truth, it isn’t either of those places — the Native Americans formed a fully functioning …
Trees Are Individual Beings
In response to the question, “How do you paint a tree?,” John Carlson wrote a beautiful section on the need to understand trees. “Know your trees, their nature, their growth, their movement; …
How You Can Help Bees and Butterflies
Bees and butterflies are responsible for pollinating the flowering plants that produce the food we eat, provide food for other animals, and make our landscapes beautiful. Right now their populations …
Why Honey Bees Are Not the Answer
When you think about saving the bees, I’m guessing you think about the honey bee. People have rallied to its defense, and that’s a good thing. The honey bee, like all insects, is struggling right …
5 Fascinating Facts About Bees
I started reading about bees for a painting I wanted to make. What I found was so interesting I had to share. Here you go! Source: various podcasts and blog posts by the Xerces Society.
I Can
Last year my sister asked me to make an animal drawing for her birthday. I decided it would be a hummingbird and she gave me her favorite colors. When I started working on it, I realized my vision for …