Category Archives: Climate Change

Penny’s Rose

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Les

I thought I’d start the week by sharing a gift from a friend. She’s a master gardener living in the mountains east of San Diego. Periodically she sends me photos of her ever spreading Empire of the Plants. This is … Continue reading →

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Spring 2020

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Les

We missed the Vernal Equinox, the first day of Spring. We were scurrying around, under the heavy overcast of disease and deceit. It passed unnoticed, the beginning of renewal, the Phoenix rising from the Ashes, a time for hope. In … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Les

I left a potato on the kitchen windowsill for over 3 months. I had been getting ready to bake it when I noticed a single green sprout emerging from an eye. I wondered what would happen if I let it … Continue reading →

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Greta Thunberg’s Righteous Anger and Our Shame

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Les

Just three days ago, one of the most profound and powerful speeches in human history was delivered at the Climate Summit held during the United Nations 74th General Assembly. It wasn’t spoken by some sage, it wasn’t handed down by … Continue reading →

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Maintaining My Balance in an Unbalanced World

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Les

An important insight I’ve stumbled into, is that my day in the sun is past. I can no longer stay involved with the energy and passion I had when I was younger. I’ve said it about Biden and now must apply it to myself, It’s time to let the younger folks take over Continue reading →

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Prophesy

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Les

Republicans at the behest of Trump, have expressed an interest in extending his first term by 2 years to make up for the time “lost” due to the Mueller Report. Republicans always play the victim and sidestep accepting responsibility for their actions. Continue reading →

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