A quick review of recent air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chapter 2020
The scenery is pretty idyllic, but moving to Maine hasn't been perfect. I know I'm pretty privileged to have dropped everything—a pretty awesome life in Washington DC—to move to Vacationland in search of "more." But that's because I live by "Carpe That Fucking Diem." I live with urgency: tomorrow is not guaranteed, and I want …
What Global Movements are Showing Us
Social and environmental justice movements right now are showing us the power of our collective voices and actions. These issues are deeply important, and while there is different gravity to various causes, there might be some parallels too. White people are becoming more aware of their privilege, of white supremacy, of how they can be *actively* …
A Year Changes Many Things
It’s been a long time since my last blog entry. Chiefly among the reasons why, is that I’ve not known what to write about. You see, there’s an evolving concept known as climate grief or climate anxiety, and historically I’ve felt immune to it. I’ve been hopeful and positive that humanity can see ourselves out …
On Endangered Species Day—and Every Day—Here’s How to Save the Animals
May 17 marks International Endangered Species Day and is an opportunity to celebrate and support all life on the planet. News out of the UN’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services released in early May painted a stark picture of life on our planet: human activities have put one million species at risk …
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Solo Travel 101
To travel alone, what does this mean? To some, it might be frightening, uncertain, perhaps even impossible. To others, to me, it is pure freedom. There is an exhilaration, as if your soul is awakened and your arms are outstretched, embracing a world different from your own. Whether you're traveling some place new and foreign, …
Climate Reality: The Training and the Takeaways
Vicky, to my right, was in her 70s and has been an environmental advocate for over forty years. Antonia, to my left, was just beginning college and wasn’t quite sure how she could become a champion for the climate. I was just settling in to Climate Reality Leadership Training in Atlanta, Georgia and meeting my …
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Reflection on Today’s Political Climate
The state of our planet today and the political climate have left me feeling dejected and hopeless lately. I've struggled to put words to my feelings or to understand why I've felt so low. But I do believe in the power of hope and the power that 7 billion people have to do good and …
I Launched a Podcast!
Talking about animals and enjoying a glass of wine are two of my favorite activities, so when my friend Ashley invited me to co-host a podcast with her involving both, I responded with a resounding Yes! This week, we launched The Watering Hole on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. In this first season, it’s a …
