July 4. Independence Day. And an explosion of fun and festivities across the USA - from sea to shining sea. America the Beautiful - from sea to shining sea There will be parades across the country, and a lot of flag waving and national pride. Big ones in all the major cities. And small...
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...
By the time your young child or grandchild who is in Kindergarten today reaches adulthood, our current climate crisis will be a Climate Emergency, significantly affecting all aspects of their daily lives. Unless we each mobilize and start taking daily actions today. Words from Sir David Attenborough, my childhood guide into...
Thinking outside the box I was married before I realized that a toilet roll could be hung the 'other' way. It had just never occurred to me before. Because in my home, this is how it was done. Always! I know that sounds like the weirdest statement. But in my mind (where...
Mothers Come in all shapes and forms There are those mothers Who are up at two in the morning Covered in goop and poop And ice to bring down the fever. And those that sit still. Patiently. While surrounded by crazy toddlers Twirling and whirling like dervishes Dressed up in neon braids and crazy nails Drinking tea out of tiny...