Humankind vs Nature: a perspective on the 6th mass extinction
I dream of the sixth, when rightful balance is returned to this planet; when humanity finally outsmarts itself, and only the wise and the innocent are spared to inherit the guardianship. I dream of the sixth, when biophilia becomes the new religion; where choices are made with the forethought of the fox, the wisdom of… Continue reading Dream One
There's a lot of discussion in the media lately regarding climate change, pollution, endangered animal populations, etc. Most of the coverage on these topics is not very hopeful and, frankly, quite depressing. I considered highlighting some of the online articles here on TheSixth blog, but then I thought, why pass along bad news when it… Continue reading A Time for Giving Thanks
Tragedy accumulates; continued struggles of hurricane- and earthquake-devastated communities, wars, terrorist attacks, devastation incited by corrupt governments. And now... the unspeakably horrific massacre this week in Las Vegas. Yesterday -- for me -- was a day of hunkering down with my sweet, furry bestie. A day of many days of mourning. A day of attempting… Continue reading Won’t Be Turned Around
In 1981, the General Assembly of the United Nations established September 21st of each year as International Day of Peace. The 2017 theme for the day is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The UN.org website states that, “The Day will highlight solidarity with refugees and migrants and showcase the shared benefits… Continue reading Together: Peace Day
"sometimes I despair at the state of our world – and the only way I cope is to keep seeing the beauty – without denying the rest – and reducing waste as much as I possibly can" ~ Claire Griffin
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