I held my wife in her last days. I held my children in their first days. These are not mere biological events. These are universal,spiritual experiences. We all get born. We all will die. Everything in between is detail. Politics,economics,education,race,religion,sexual preference,ideology,gender,work,and class are all details. Details are important …[ continue reading ] Both President Obama in his recent State of the Nation address and Governor Daniels in his response failed to explain to the American people the urgency of transitioning to a carbon-lite economy and an equitable appropriation of natural resources on a finite planet. What are they thinking??? When your gumption goes limp and depression sets in,it probably means you have a case of the “big purpose blues.” It’s not that that you don’t have a purpose. It’s simply that you don’t see it happening. You’re in a state of quiet grief. Deep inside each of us is the knowing that we are special—that there is more …[ continue reading ] We pledge allegiance to the Earth and to the environment which it creates and sustains–one ecosystem,with elegant diversity,intrinsic nobility,and essential unity. For the love of LIFE and with a firm commitment to future generations we vow to defend our planet home and all its creatures from pollution,pillage,oppression,and extinction. We will build a movement based …[ continue reading ] Christmas Letter to my Grandson (Alex at 13): The times we live in are both perilous and promising. The promising part is what I hope and dream for you:a world with clean air,good and sufficient water for all,safe streets,nutritious food,healthy minds and bodies,enough money for basics,smiling elders,fulfilling work,mutual respect,life-long …[ continue reading ] |  |
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