Even if celebrations are virtual, the earth is always here to receive you, on Earth Day and every day! Here are some easy ways to get engaged with Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Walk! Simply go for a walk in your neighborhood. If you do this all the time, set a focus like noticing and ... Read More about Earth Day 2021: Ideas & Events
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Reflections on 2020: lessons in patience & gratitude
This is a story of a year of transformation. I know that many of us have been eagerly awaiting an end to 2020. We want a do-over – a new start that matches more of the 2020-themed taglines about clarity and vision. We want a year that does not claim hundreds of thousands of lives ... Read More about Reflections on 2020: lessons in patience & gratitude
Back on the trail: running (years!) after baby
I can run again! It took me eight and a half years after my second child was born to start getting back on the trail, and now, a year later, I have made it up to running 10 miles. It took a lot of work to get to this point – to heal my body enough to do something that’s so healing for my ... Read More about Back on the trail: running (years!) after baby
Celebrate the 50th Earth Day (at home!)
This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22. Although Earth Day celebrations are obviously not happening in person and some programs - like the Great Global Clean-Up - have been postponed, there are plenty of ways to help lead your kids to awareness about ... Read More about Celebrate the 50th Earth Day (at home!)
Winter & Spring 2020 Events
Update March 2020: Obviously most of the remaining events here will be canceled or postponed due to efforts to contain COVID-19. I'm leaving the post up without edits as a historical artifact. I frequently go back to my own posts as a resource. I hope I'll be able to use this post a year from now! ... Read More about Winter & Spring 2020 Events