It’s been almost 4 weeks since California issued a stay-at-home order – the first U.S. state to do so. As I was writing this weeks’ blog, I found myself becoming more and more pessimistic – both with the coronavirus and global warming. I was reading and seeing too much bad news, and it was getting … Continue reading A Different Perspective
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Green Heart Project
Since starting this blog in January 2019, I’ve written several posts describing the benefit of trees, focusing primarily on how trees absorb and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere (CO2) – a key contributor to global warming and climate change. (See, for example, Earth Day 2019, Let’s Plant More Trees, and … Continue reading Green Heart Project
Our Lands
Evening Sunset - Texas Hill Country My grandfather, who passed before I could grow to know him, is said to have believed “land” was one of the most valuable possessions there is. Those who knew him have recalled him saying “land, they’re just not making any more of it” reinforcing his belief in the value … Continue reading Our Lands
WE and ME
One of six "Word Sculptures" along Buffalo Bayou I’ve been spending more time taking walks while practicing “social distancing”. Besides our neighborhood, we’re fortunate to have parks nearby including Buffalo Bayou Park (see Earth Day 2019) which has numerous trails for walking, running, biking as well as scenic areas for relaxing and reflecting. And considering … Continue reading WE and ME
Coronavirus and Global Warming
Image, CDC/Alissa Eckert The speed at which the Coronavirus has affected everyday life in the U.S. and across the world has been mind-boggling. It reminds me of the scene on TV mere hours before a devastating hurricane will hit the coast. The TV reporter is broadcasting from the sand; the sky is clear, and numerous … Continue reading Coronavirus and Global Warming
Refuse and Reuse
Last week I introduced a catchy phrase "Moderate to Perpetuate", the implication being that if more of us would moderate our consumption, we could perpetuate our planet, as we know it. Compostable (non-plastic) Garbage Bags This week, another (I think) catchy phrase: Refuse and Reuse. This phrase I hope can address the overwhelming amount of … Continue reading Refuse and Reuse
Moderate to Perpetuate
Johnnie Cochran, 2001 Some of you may be unfamiliar with Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr. He was a high-profile lawyer and civil activist best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Perhaps his best quote … Continue reading Moderate to Perpetuate
Worms – Friends of Our Planet
Worms Composting Trash One of the most satisfying aspects of writing this weekly blog is when someone sends me an article, or a video clip, or a book suggestion, that they came across and wanted to share with me, knowing I’m interested in our climate change and how it’s affecting our planet. Well, that happened … Continue reading Worms – Friends of Our Planet
Our Tree Farm
Recently we visited our tree farm in Miller County Arkansas. We have a new forestry consultant since the individual we had worked with for many years retired. This was our first meeting with “Jay” and he suggested we meet at the site (he referred to it as a “plantation” which made us walk a bit … Continue reading Our Tree Farm
My New 2020 Meal Plan
In my earlier post, Food Is the Solution, I decided to change my diet in favor of more plant-based foods. In contrast to animal products, plant-based foods are better for my health, better for our planet, and more humane toward animals – especially when considering the inhumane conditions of “factory farms”. Last year (see Less … Continue reading My New 2020 Meal Plan
That Food Guy 