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 …
The First Rights of Salmon Case
In 2022, salmon went to court for the very first time. They of course didn’t actually go to court; representatives of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe went on their behalf. The Sauk-Suiattle sued the …
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 …