Category Archives: Environment

Society

Oh, it’s a mystery to me We have a greed with which we have agreed And you think you have to want more than you need Until you have it all you won’t be free Society, you’re a crazy breed Hope you’re not lonely without me… When you want more than you have You think

City of sweet corn

As 2011 ends, one subject I wanted to write about  I can’t forget.  Near the end of October, autumn reached such an incredible peak that it made a permanent impression. The trees along the roads showed exceptional colors—gold, reds, browns, yellows. 

A wonderful holiday

I just got home from traveling to some of Morgan’s relatives for Christmas, and we had a wonderful time. I love his family. I am really happy to have in-laws who are completely wonderful in every way. The fun, good times, love, and laughter reminds me of when my family gets together. How many times

A rainy but fun Saturday

This morning I went for the first time to volunteer at the Noons Creek Hatchery in Port Moody. Before I found the place, I went past it and ended up on a road bordering the Burrard Inlet, which was lined with misty skies and rain-laden trees. Fog rose off the water, and even now the

Dream home

My dream home is one where I can come home at the end of the day and feel protected, loved, and safe. I have that right now. What more could I possibly desire? I guess most people, me included, would have some material ideas about how their home was constructed, what sort of design their

For the love of the earth

One of my good friends is a staunch environmentalist and cites the book The Giving Tree as one early inspiration on why she loves our good earth. When I listened to a story she told about it, I realized I had never read it as a young child. Then I wondered: what the heck inspired

What are you most afraid of?

I was reading a popular internet forum, and spotted this thread asking for people’s biggest fears about the future. I decided that everyone had interesting answers, so I’m going to break them down. The thread is here. I think most people replying had fears about the U.S. — whether they lived there or not.