A fresh start
In the Environmental Change-Makers (ECM) of 20 years ago — yes, it’s really been that long! — we focused a lot on the little things: taking your cloth bags to market, learning to compost, using real reusable dishes and cloth…
Church as welcoming community
This past week, I've been reflecting on our 12+ years of working/volunteering together, as well as our ongoing friendship
Resurgence
poem: astonished I / notice green shoots
Come Bake at the wood-fired Westchester Community Oven
Enjoy the fun of preparing and baking bread in a hand-made, earthen, wood-fired oven. Meet veteran bakers and newcomers, and share ideas and tasty results.
The Third Great Revolution
Eco philosopher Joanna Macy declares we are in the midst of the Third Great Revolution in the history of mankind
The Energy Descent Curve of David Holmgren
In David Holmgren’s view, Western Civilization has gone through a tremendous ascent. We've climbed to the peak of the mountain with respect to consumerism, consumption of world resources, consumption of energy. We are at the very peak. What are our…
Still the airport
poem: still the airport gleaming / with faux promises
Make a Mess Kit
Carry your own travel mug, real fork, and bowl, so that you can reach beyond single-use "disposable" items.
Streamline your closet
Simplifying your stuff can start with the unused items in your clothes closet.
Downplay your disposal
Use your kitchen disposal only occasionally; put waste in its proper place.
