I recently attended a stellar Crazy Jane concert. This group features new compositions by a group of Pacific NW composers. The pieces were wildly different and each fascinating in their own ways. I had two aha’s during the evening. No three! First, I personally need an arts PORTAL. And so do many others, I imagine. … Continue reading PORTAL 8 Mystery, Wonder, Astonishment, Terror, Beauty, Imperfection, Never ending→
The Economics of Climate Change The economics of climate change are tricky, but not necessarily dismal. With few exceptions, we who buy fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases aren’t paying a price that reflects the costs imposed by that pollution. Because the effects are global and persist for hundreds and thousands of years, most of … Continue reading PORTAL 3 “Does this make economic sense?”→
http://www.cowswithguns.com/ Dana Lyons sings sometimes outrageous songs, often with a Climate Change twist. http://standupeconomist.com/ Meet Yoram Bauman, the only stand-up comedian, who also happens to be an economist with a big interest in Climate Change. He and Grady Klein have created a cartoon book on climate change (see book section) that is often delightfully humorous. … Continue reading PORTAL 7 “Hey, give me humor!”→
“For the raindrop, joy is in entering the river— Unbearable pain becomes it’s own cure.” Ghalib (translated by Jane Hirshfield) I think that at least parts of all religions and many spiritual approaches view our earth as sacred. As such we would not view the earth as our extraction grounds and dumping grounds. We would approach … Continue reading PORTAL 6 “I need a spiritual approach…”→
What kind of hope do you need? Where do you get bogged down? Think about and learn from your answers to these questions. The Humor and/or Spiritual PORTALS might offer you some support. How do you deal with anger? Fear? Grief? Many people find it very helpful to acknowledge these emotions which most all of … Continue reading PORTAL 4 “Hope, I need hope!”→
Please let me know if any of these stories ring true to you. Do you have any other fitting stories? If so, please share with me. THE FROG IN THE PAN A frog sits on the stove in a slowly warming pan of water. The water is warming so very slowly that he doesn’t notice … Continue reading PORTAL 2 “Tell me a story (or two)…”→
“What We Know” is a clearly written statement for lay people by climate scientists who are part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Their main points: Based on well-established evidence, about 97% of climate scientists have concluded that human-caused climate change is happening. We are at risk of pushing our climate … Continue reading PORTAL 1 “Just the facts, doc…”→
We are not in this alone. We are a large interconnected web.