Secret Knowledge
I can remember sitting in an art history class in college, studying the Old Masters, and feeling certain that I could never paint like that. The subtext being that if I can’t make paintings that will …
Environmental Rights and Wildfires, Thank You, Canada
On May 30th Canada voted to include the right to a healthy environment in federal law; eight days later I woke up to the smell of smoke in my neighborhood. I assumed some nearby building …
The Feather
My hair stylist asked me to make a feather for her new hair studio. She wanted black on white and said it could have grey or brown, or even a pop of color. Basically, she left it up to me and said she …
I Know
A friend said “I don’t know” to me recently with such a sense of conviction it made my heart sink. Why do we do this to ourselves? It’s like we’ve been taught to live in a constant state of …
Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp
As crisps go, this Pear, Apple, and Cranberry Crisp is a showstopper. It has three fruits, two citrus juices, and a generous portion of buttery topping. Just right for a special occasion. It’s a …
The Climate Conversation Has Changed
It’s no longer just about net-zero carbon emissions. Now it’s about net-zero carbon emissions AND climate restoration. That’s right, our new goal is to restore our climate to CO2 levels that will …
Finding Peace
Have you ever known someone who made a practice of complaining? I have. He could gripe about anything. And consequently, he found a lot to gripe about. I don’t think he even knew he was doing it. …
World Peace
It can be maddening to wait for world leaders to decide peace is the only sane way forward. So, a reminder: World peace is not something they decide for us. World peace is something we choose every …
Look Where You Want to Go
When you’re learning to ride a horse, and you start moving faster than a walk, your instinct is to look down. You want to see the horse, your legs, and the ground in front of you. For some reason you …
The Butterfly Effect — Your Seemingly Small Actions Do Matter
Do you ever spend too much time following the news and start to feel completely demotivated? That’s been me over the last month or so. It looks like the world is falling apart, so who cares what I do …