Threshold of Consequence

Originally posted on stewardsofearth:
To some, it seems incomprehensible that 7 billion people can have lasting influence on our planet, inducing harmful changes to our environment.  Climate change cannot exist, say some folks.   Humans have an impact on the environment.  I think most would agree.  But the argument that extends from this concept is…

Muir’s Biblical Reason for Praising Plants

Originally posted on stewardsofearth:
On his 1,000 mile walk from Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico, not long after the Civil War ended, John Muir encountered a man who questioned his motive to study plants, or ‘botanize’ as he often put it. The man said, “You look like a strong-minded man, and surely you are…

Purpose

“There is no escaping reason; no denying purpose. Because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist.  It is purpose that created us.  Purpose that connects us.  Purpose that pulls us.  That guides us. That drives us.  It is purpose that defines us.  Purpose that binds us.”   ~Agent Smith(s), Matrix Reloaded  

Originally posted on hiking2christ:
“These temple destroyers, devotees of ravaging commercialism, seem to have a perfect contempt for Nature, and, instead of lifting their eyes to the God of the mountains, lift them to the Almighty Dollar.” -John Muir

Hello Mr. Steward

To be straight forward, I am exploring my career paths right now, so this is more like an open cover letter than a blog post.  This is in light of the 3 million ‘green’ jobs that were available last year.  I’ll have one of those, please.  But what makes a job green?  What qualifies someone

Originally posted on hiking2christ:
“A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.” -John Muir

2012 in Review

Not bad for 2012!  Thanks for reading and commenting everyone! The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 4,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed

Merry Christmas Eve

The LED Lights adorn the house.  The duct tape garland encircles the tree.  The house smells of cookies.  The hot cocoa supply is dwindling.  Albert Finney’s version of Scrooge is on.  Family and friends are here and there.  Carols were sung at service this evening.  There’s talk of snow on Christmas Day.  This is good. 

Options for improving suburban life!

Originally posted on stewardsofearth:
(http://www.slideshare.net/themarkofpolo/ecodriving-for-college-students) (no audio) I gave this presentation to fellow college students during an Earth Day event. I’ve followed the advice and example of several folks at ecomodder.com, who have taught me how to improve my fuel economy in my 2007 Pontiac Vibe. I am able to do so by first, “Adjusting…