Sometimes it may feel like you are not able to impact the inevitable. But as the attached poster reminds us Every Action Counts Watching the Climate Crisis conversations and research is a bit like watching a car crash happening in slow motion. This past week's high-temperature alert in Europe, the delayed monsoons that...
Odds are you are going to be outside at some stage this week as it is a holiday week in North America with Canada Day being celebrated on July 1, and Independence Day on July 4. In a parade Watching fireworks Spending time with family and friends Cottage for the long...
"I recently started packing a lunch and taking it to work", she said. "It has really reduced my food waste on a daily basis, but as an added bonus I am saving money and losing weight. Most importantly, each day as I look at my cute lunch box with my...
Canada, the UK, NYC, Sydney join other local municipalities in declaring motions recognizing a Climate Emergency It has been a thrill to see a growing number of municipalities, cities and countries across the globe respond to the demands of their local citizens, and pass a variety of motions that alert us...
In the greater scheme of the galaxy, that Earth is - a mote of dust, suspended in a sunbeam. Look at that dot The quote by Carl Sagan, the astronomer, gives context to our place on Earth in time and space: Look again at that dot. That's here, that's home, that's us. On it everyone...
"Stop focusing on the size of your problem And start focusing on the size of you." T Harv Eker Overwhelm After posting yesterday's episode and doing my research, I have to admit I was heading into Overwhelm territory. I was filled with questions: Crazy? Why did you volunteer to do this? What difference can...
Ever wonder what we did before plastic? For instance, have you ever thought of those bright orange water wings that most children use when learning to swim? What did they use before plastic? The Feast of St John the Baptist, 'San Joao' This week, my village celebrates the Feast of St John...
"And then, move out of their way" Kids develop their broader EQ skills by stretching their abilities. It is a gradual lesson for us parents, this lesson in letting go. But we have to give our children the opportunity to develop their self-confidence, learn planning and the testing/failure that are cornerstones of...
"I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I am living My baby you'll be" I opened the gift, started reading and melted into a puddle of tears. Holding my new baby in my arms, I recognized myself in the beautiful illustrations by Sheila McGraw. As I turned the pages, I...
Teen brain All the confusion I was facing as my seemingly logical 12-year old dissolved into an absolutely incoherent teen became clearer once I heard Dr. Jean Clinton explain how the teen brain develops. Her explanations were even more meaningful because as she was researching, she was also parenting her own family. As...