Apologies for being so absent over the last several months. This last quarter was the most difficult one I've had yet. It may be because I'm in the second year of the program, it may be because of work stresses, it may be because CK injured her knee three months ago and had surgery two months ago and so I was needed to help out around the house a ( Read more... )

And yes, it is 5:00 am.  But I've turned in my last paper and still have most of Sunday to start my vacation off!

Summer quarter started the day I flew back to town from my trip to the east coast. Re-entry into work (overwhelming) and school (very full) on top of a bad cold has been a bit much.

But I am very excited about this quarter. With the first three quarters of the program behind me, I am moving beyond core classes into ones that really focus on what I ( Read more... )

Hallelujah!

Two weeks off...

I love summer solstice - hope that it's a lovely day for you!


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I'm up late working on a paper (I hit my stride and didn't want to stop) - and it seems the dawn chorus is beginning.  At 3:00 am?  Really?  It's still quite dark out.

But, it seems nature is telling me to go the heck to bed, and so, I will.

I am planning on an independent study next quarter to explore the topic of environment and spirituality. I am not exactly sure what my goal is for this study, although very recently I've begun to wonder if there is a thesis topic in it for me. I do want to explore how Paganism might inform or connect with work towards sustainability. I also know ( Read more... )

Thursday, May 14, People For Puget Sound, the Duwamish Tribe, and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition (DRCC) invite you to an evening discussion devoted to the health of the Duwamish River and the health of Puget Sound. The program begins at 7PM at the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, 4705 West Marginal Way SW.

More information hereI'll ( Read more... )

From http://www.cnu.org/node/2853:

The outstanding 3-minute video asks the question “What’s the greatest threat to our planet?” and shows how reimagining our cities and suburbs to be sustainable and walkable will cut carbon emissions, commutes and calories. "When it comes to saving the ( Read more... )

This is the overview from my syllabus for my Ecological Sustainability this quarter. Really, how cool is this?

This course introduces you to the unity of effort necessary to achieve ecological and social sustainability. Its theme is that the way we treat the earth is a reflection of the way we treat each other. Social organization and ecological ( Read more... )