Earth Day, fifty years on, looks a lot different from the early Earth Days I remember. Followers of this blog may recall my claim to be “older than dirt” (as a gardener who composts, I can confidently make that claim). I also am older than Earth Day. As with many things in the 1970s, however, I came to Earth Day a bit late. Many schools in the US let out classes or didn’t count absences, if students left campus to participate in peaceful demonstrations…
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Thanksgiving in the USA this Thursday. Many nations, cultures, and religions through the ages and throughout the world have designated official days to give thanks. But seriously. No matter what day it is, there are always blessings to count. If you don’t think that ‘s true–or at least not for you—you’re overlooking some important aspects of your life. Including that you have one. What blessings? It’s a near-certainty that there are people who love you. Please note: companion animals count as “people” for the purpose of…