Des Moines, Iowa, has its weirdness (read “cool factor”) as well, as evidenced by Kathy Byrnes’s experience last Friday. Check out Kathy’s account (at the 2:26-minute mark) of her bizarre stroll through downtown Des Moines on the eve of the Buck Moon. It’s a journey that starts and ends with a red rose — with a whole bunch of weirdness transpiring in between. Continue Reading →
With the twin threats of climate change and nuclear war posing an unparalleled threat to life on Earth, I profess to having minimal interest in continued discussions about COVID-19. That said, I was fascinated to hear Dr. Charles Goldman’s take on the “lab-leak theory” of the virus’ origin. I hope you’ll check out our discussion, starting at the 38:46-minute mark. Continue Reading →
Meanwhile back on Earth, life goes on for those of us working to clean up the mess created by crony capitalism (to borrow a phrase from Mitt Romney) and rampant industrialization. One important thing you can do to make a difference is talk with your local elected officials about the climate emergency.
While it’s never a bad time to talk with politicians, you’re most likely to have their full attention leading up to an election. Continue Reading →
Dear Friends, Check out this week’s PODCAST. We discuss drought, wildfires, the G7 summit, our “way of life,” how systemic racism became “divisive,” and planning now for a fall garden. But Continue Reading →