In response to my piece suggesting that “the new living large is living small,” Erik writes: I agree that many people will eventually see consumerism as utter foolishness. I also have to agree with some commentators here that this will …
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In response to my piece on “living small,” frequent commenter Arlene writes: Well said, Craig. It is unfortunate (for me) that I don’t believe humans will do the “right thing” until their backs are up against it. I totally understand. …
Living Large Means Living Small — and Other Messages of Kindness Read More »
Are you familiar with our surveys here, in which we ask readers to weigh in on the important topics of the day? Please consider and comment on the following set of ideas, which I’ll send out as soon as I …
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To wrap our wits around where we truly are as a species and who we need to be to avoid the brunt of the catastrophes heading our way in the 21st Century, let’s observe: How do we actually behave with …
Living Small — A Christmas Gift for Planet Earth Read More »
On the cover of the current edition of Bill McKibben’s “Eaarth” is this quote from Barbara Kingsolver: “Read it, please. Straight through to the end. Whatever else you were planning to do next, nothing could be more important.” That’s quite a …
Another Note on Bill McKibben’s Masterpiece “Eaarth” Read More »
To my shame, I’m just now getting around to Bill McKibben’s masterpiece “Eaarth.” It’s one of those works one reads and wishes there were a way to make required reading for everyone. Not only is he arguably the most visible …
My good friend Bill Moore is not only a terrific writer, but a man of great compassion for humanity. I thought I’d post his holiday message for those who may not have seen it. As I wrote back, “That is …
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When I spoke with top-notch author Peter Kusterer at Raleigh, NC-based Nvestntech a few weeks ago, I knew from the conversation that he’d come up with something cool as a summary of our talk. I just received this: My sincere apology …
Climate Control — If It’s Going to Be, It’s up to Me Read More »
I just had a lovely meeting with Karen Palmer, a local environmentalist who wanted my advice on a board game for children called “Let’s Save Our Earth.” The game is won by correctly answering questions about ecology, sustainability, and the …
Environmentalist Offers Cool Game: “Let’s Save Our Earth” Read More »
Those who have taken my recommendation and start every morning with Garrison Keillor’s Writer’s Almanac know that four years ago today, on Arthur C. Clarke’s 90th birthday, he: … recorded a video in which he says goodbye to his friends …
