When the first Earth Day occurred, back in 1970, the idea that the environment could be threatened was a novel concept. We saw smokestacks as a sign of industrial progress. We poured leaded gasoline into oversize Cadillacs. Pesticides and herbicides … Read more
Time for Some Balance: Happy Spring Equinox!
Without a vision, the people perish. –Proverbs We certainly have seen some dark times this winter—for many people personally, and for the turn of events on the national level. The gradual destruction of everything we hold dear: environmental protection, public … Read more
Need Some Hope?
EnantiodromiaThe Evil that Produces Good Enantiodromia is a big fancy word for a concept that might shed some understanding of what’s going on right now… and give us a little hope. I know I could sure use some of that. Thinking about … Read more
The Initiation Begins
The Future Hangs In Precarious Balance The Initiation Begins Here we are, 4 days away from the Electoral College vote on Dec 19, and 5 days away from the darkest time of the year. Indeed, things are very dark in … Read more
The Mourning After
THE MOURNING AFTERSurviving the Spectre of the Next Four Years Artwork: OH, AMERICA by Gee Vaucher I thought it was last week that we turned the clocks back an hour, but this morning I feel like we turned them back 50 … Read more
Prayers for Our World
As this sordid election season draws toward its conclusion, it is time to call upon our highest prayers for an outcome that can point us toward a sustainable future. At this incredible tipping point, none of us can remain on … Read more
You May Love Hillary or You May Hate Her
Tipping the Balance As I ponder reality at this time of the Fall Equinox—typically a time of balance between dark and light—I am painfully aware of two things: One, that there is a remote chance of a Trump presidency; and … Read more
The Importance of Gender Balance in Leadership
Today, more than ever, we need a balance of men and women in leadership. And while women have been flowing into the workplace for several generations now, the percentage of women in leadership roles still lags far behind men. Here’re … Read more
History in the Making
I have never been so absolutely riveted as when watching this week’s Democratic National Convention. It is truly history in the making, the flowering of humanity at a pivotal time, the coming together of diversity, the triumph of love over hate, and … Read more
View from the Trail
I’m in my 3rd week of international travel, and I have to admit it’s embarrassing to be an American right now. The people I talk to in other countries are absolutely appalled over the state of US politics, and I can … Read more