"Humanism: an exaltation of freedom, but one limited by our need to exercise it as an integral part of nature and society." ~ John Ralston Saul   The Arrogance of Humanism (1978) was written by conservation biologist David W. Ehrenfeld.…

I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 9 September 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. “That one American farmer can now feed himself and fifty-six other people may be,…

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning…

I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 29 August 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. Big thanks to Scott Andrews for creating a short video clip based on my…

“Any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” ~ Homer, The Iliad   Recently a friend and neighbor mentioned…

I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 17 July 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. I was interviewed for the latest, and perhaps last, episode of Extinction Radio. Catch…

“As soon as anyone starts telling you to be “realistic,” cross that person off your invitation list.” ~ John Eliot   As it turns out, I was correct with a solution-packed book I wrote more than a decade ago. Killing…