I’ve written about the lovely and historic Newlin Grist Mill a couple times before. Last year, I had the opportunity to tour the Mill with the Executive Director, Tony Shahan. I had hoped to write a blog post on the extensive renovations being conducted at the Mill — not only stormwater management projects but some […]
On Saturday, August 10, the Climate Action Neighborhood (CAN) will present River Pathway Connections, where art, science, and curiosity meet. Come join us for a fun-filled and educational morning filled with mural painting by local artists, Charlie Boyce, and Krista Canoles. In addition to the sidewalk mural installations, there will be presentations by my friend […]
Photo by Freepik For millennia, nature has served as a source of healing and restoration, offering remedies and tranquil sanctuaries. In today’s fast-paced world, there is a growing movement to reconnect with ancient practices, intertwining the wisdom of the past with modern wellness approaches. This article by Rebecca Welch, blogger for the website Find The […]
America is not just a country, it is an idea. And that idea belongs to everybody who wishes to serve it. ~Bono This post was written by my sister, Stacey Lazos. My husband had his oath ceremony last week. It was the culmination of 8 years of moving toward the idea of America and on […]
You know how they say absolute power corrupts absolutely? The fallout is on full display here in the U.S. After approximately 250 years of the grand experiment we call democracy, the wheels are about to fall off the bus. The basic tenet of our democratic nation — that no man is above the law — […]
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” The Usual Suspects If you like horror stories, then The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions created by Greta Thunberg is your next read. Packed with intrigue and the terror that makes you spend the night peeking out from behind […]
Okay, so it doesn’t rhyme, but you get the point, eh? Everything we use ends up in the water So if we want to keep our heads above water Before we are all in hot water and we don’t want to end up like fish out of water Then it’s time to test the waters […]
Consumer Notice has produced A Consumer’s Guide to Reducing Pollution, a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow handbook for reducing consumer waste. According to Consumer Notice, We The People account for 60% of greenhouse gas emissions, an enormous and pretty frightening number, but one we can probably make a dent in if we all try a little bit […]