The Value of Vandalism
An exploration of the value of street art and other forms of destructive expression.
Considering human-caused climate change is “unequivocal,” shouldn’t climate denial be illegal?
There is no doubt left that humans are causing climate change. So why can people continue to sow doubt for profit?
How Do You Persuade Your Neighbor That His Chimney Is Too Straight?
Lessons from ancient China for negotiating the climate crisis.
Should we all just ‘lie flat?’
Perhaps the best way to respond to our frenetic consumer dance toward ecocide is to simply opt out?
Signing—and Sustaining Silence—in Nature
Exploring the power of sign language in being present (and silent) in nature.
Fragments of Eden
A short reflection dedicated to a wise friend and mentor.
Reflecting on the Modern Myth of Narcissus
An exploration of media addiction and an entirely new meaning of “cancel culture”
My COVID Moment of Doubt
A day away from my second shot, I almost reconsidered….
Aligning One’s Body and Mind with the Monthly Moon Cycle
Do you fast? Do you pay attention to the moon cycle? Why not do both by partaking in a monthly full moon fast?
Playing Russian Roulette…with 92,000 Chambers
Should we really be frightened of getting vaccinated? Or should we be excited?
Rock Water Tree. The Latest Iteration of an Ancient Game
Sometimes it’s the subtler ways we evolve language and play that can have the greatest effect.
Can we separate breath from spirit?
Perhaps the benefit of meditation derives simply from doing breath exercises….