A writer renews his efforts to create a clutter-free environment with a focus on what’s really important. But simplicity isn’t always so simple.
My Bi-polar Blood Stained Existence in A War-Ravaged Society
My life is full of contradictions, or what I call my bi-polar activity. Not that I have some clinically diagnosed chemical imbalance in my aging grey matter; rather, unlike most of my friends whose work and home life are often inter-related, mine is completely disparate.
Things I Did in the Dark
Inky fingers stroked my hair. And the darkness had a sound. It buzzed and whispered to the rhythm section of my heartbeat as I lay paralyzed by the fear of ghosts. The fear of being left alone. The fear of dying of fear itself.
They Seek the Whales
Off the coast of Victor Harbor in South Australia, Southern Right Whales keep returning in ever-increasing numbers to seek safe sanctuary from predators in these waters during breeding season.
(Re)connecting with Nature Reduces Stress and Awakens the Spirit
Nature quite simply has a way of making all of that chaotic energy melt away when we begin to embrace, reconnect and appreciate the peaceful and healing qualities to be found there.
Being Fooled: Grocery Store Dandelions
The lowly dandelion has become a favorite of gourmets as evidenced by the price of dandelion greens in the grocery store. But there are lots of nutrients and health benefits in those greens.
Getting Beyond Guilty to Green
Feeling guilty about not being green enough may be preventing some of us from moving forward. Movement toward sustainability is possible.
Oh Those Mayans: 2012 Prophecies vs. Current Realities
I have no idea what will happen on December 21, 2012 when the Mayan calendar ends. Maybe the world will end. Maybe it won’t. Maybe the poles will shift? Maybe. I do know what’s certain — climate change is upon us.
Dirty Fingernails, Aphids and the Holistic Garden
Our health is inextricably bound to the Earth’s health that we have jeopardized. The good news is that, in restoring the earth, we restore ourselves.
In Praise of Trees
We tend to be amazingly cavalier about our trees, on local and global scales. Too often they are regarded not as living things but as permanent fixtures that will withstand any amount of abuse and neglect.