ecology – Insight/Outfit of the Day

Because we are irrevocably flesh and blood, our contents orient toward life and growth, though surrounded by the contrary.

I love it when people come to the conclusion that our one true hope is to wholly and deliberately reclaim our reliance upon the planet. Spread seeds, rehabilitate concrete. Take it upon ourselves as the massive collective able to turn attention and hands to enact the revitalization of roots and rivers and air by planting planting…

Visualization

Currently I am composing two cover letters, hoping for but not counting on positive results. In fact, I’ve determined to vigilantly cater to my morale by looking upon both letters as primarily fun. Cathartic writing exercises as it were, worthwhile in their own right, with benefits guaranteed. More recently I’ve begun work on a missive…

Allegiance

The economic conversation, as relates to everyday people, places an overwhelming focus on JOBS. As an ordinary person surrounded by regular people, I propose we assert the dignity of WORK. What work can we accomplish, all hands on, actually improving our everyday existence and quality of life? If we consider that to be the important…

Green Burial traditions

The great efforts and hard-won victories inspired by NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) prove that tribal people continue to view burial as a sacred trust and responsibility. A widespread commitment to natural burial grounds would extend this resistance to removal. As tribal people committed to practicing self-determination on our own lands, together…