Category: The Web of Life
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There’s Still Time
It’s a beautiful day, with a light rain following last night’s storm. The winter veggies and daffodils are happy, the fruit trees are happy, the birds, squirrels, and frogs are delighted. Sunny days will return soon, and it looks like we’ll have a glorious spring after the first real winter in years. I’m grateful. I’m…
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Frog Chorus on Ash Wednesday
I got up early, starting my day out on the deck under the stars. The frog chorus was loud, now that there’s been rain. I know that frogs and other amphibians are most at risk of extinction due to climate change. It feels so reassuring to hear them singing so heartily. The frogs are still…
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God Weeps
Out on the deck under the trees early this morning in prayer, my sense of awe and gratitude are mingled with deep sadness and concern, not just for my family but for all humanity. Breathing in the smoke from the out-of-control forest fires makes tangible the impact of global warming. The drumbeats of war with…
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More About Elephants
When my granddaughter Nikayla saw that I had taken a picture for my blog of her “Save the Elephants” poster, she said, “But it’s not finished!” So here it is, a finished work of art. My friend Bill Jacobson also commented on my blog posting, “Elephants Have Feelings, Too” and sent me a link to…