Gathering Native Seed: Ridiculous Musings on Winter Coming
These wild places are my sanctuary Yesterday, I hiked about a mile into a WildLand, in hopes of capturing a single species I’ve been seed stalking. I flagged Lobelia siphilitica…
Permaculture Paradigm for the Next Economy
An introduction to the permaculture concepts of "whole systems thinking and embodiment" that can create the next economy that will serve all of humanity. On July 26th, 2011 something changed for…
Benefits of Time Spent in Nature
At The Resilient Activist we know from our own experience the profound healing and uplift that comes from spending time outdoors. And lookee here! There's science to back it up!…
Jane Goodall Reflects On Her Younger Self
Jane Goodall Reflects On Her Younger Self, As Seen In Recently Discovered Footage From NPR's Here & Now August 20, 2018 World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall says recently discovered…
For the Love of Food! Check out a local CSA for fall and winter
I love food – we all do. But I really love food that’s good for me – whether it’s straight up fruits and veggies – or super tasty – but that’s…
Daylillies and Iris in my backyard sanctuary.
The Evolution of a Gardener
My passion for gardening has evolved over the years. A Real Beginner My horticultural focus began when, as a newlywed, I purchased my first houseplant–a mother-in-law’s tongue—and 45 years later…
Kylie & Haseeb: Open for Business
I Love My Patients So Much That I Had To Quit My Job
Guest article by Kylie Vannaman M.D. Why I Gave Up a Good Job Some would say it was a good job. Maybe even a GREAT job. After all, I had…
Commuter bike
My Bike Takes Me Everywhere!
Guest article by Bob W. Deeg When I was a kid I was always fascinated with my bike. It took me everywhere I wanted to go during summer months away…