Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Earth.

Saying "Yes" to Adventure
Jordan rushes into the cafe. I am wiping down the corner table just about to wrap up my shift for the day. “Emily, I just had the most amazing idea!” She gasps to catch her breath. “Want to come with me to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?” I look at her and laugh.
By Emily Olson4 years ago in Earth
Natures band
A soothing breeze had accompanied the night, gliding across the country side. Swiftly making its way through trees, rivers and grassy fields. Leaves igniting into action, gently rustling against one another in unison. Making its way across rivers, orchestrating the water to break into ever expanding ripples. Carrying themselves in the predetermined direction and towards the field. Partnering in rhythm with blades of grass, dancing to the pre planned direction the wind had set. All uniting to create a silent orchestra, only audible to those lonely enough to hear it. Performing all over the country side until the band’s tour inevitably made its way to Anna’s home.
By Will Blunt4 years ago in Earth
New Randall Nature Preserve in the Tehachapi Mountains north of Los Angeles
The new Randall Nature Preserve in the Tehachapi Mountains north of Los Angeles is a stunning place to go hiking or just for a casual stroll.
By antoniowestley4 years ago in Earth
When You Can't Keep Your Thoughts to Yourself
I’m about to say it out loud. All the thoughts I've been thinking concerning two global issues bugging me. Maybe someone else ‘outed’ their thoughts in another forum, another corner of the world. Chatted about it in a quaint café to an enrapt listener. Presented a PowerPoint to infuse community activism.
By The Dani Writer4 years ago in Earth
Around Sunrise
You put on shoes before descending the stairs. When you open the basement door, the question marks of their tails pass by, one solid gray, one pastel orange. The brothers race up the stairs and beat you to the deck door. You open it slowly, so as not to bump their eager noses. You know it’s risky letting the cats out this early, but you tell yourself you’ll watch them. The long winter will be here soon enough; they need to enjoy the summer. You shake kibble into their bowls.
By Kozinka4 years ago in Earth
Dear 70’s
Thank you for your efforts, you guys were really on to something and opened up a path for us, and we honor you. How can we do it differently this time though?
By Megan Barkley4 years ago in Earth
A Healing Story
Sally's heart felt both tender and full today. There was a little ache where she felt the feeling of missing her grandmother. She felt many feeling right now and had many thoughts and questions. At times during the past few days she felt teary and tiny water falls of tears flow. Then she felt relief for awhile.
By Virginia McGuire4 years ago in Earth
White Lotus
WHITE LOTUS Elohim had sensory overload. He had only been in India for fourteen hours and he longed for quiet. The noise, the unfamiliar language at every turn, the rumpus of color and the assault of the unfamiliar scents of Mumbai overwhelmed his usual calmness.
By Susan Barnhart4 years ago in Earth
The Hotel Ever Rest
This here, right here on this rocky outcrop, is Isami’s hotel. Isami didn’t build it but it is his. It is Isami’s hotel because all others who had taken up residency there had passed on long before.
By Eamonn Miller4 years ago in Earth
What To Expect From the Climate In 2022 (from Entrepreneur.com)
In 2021 we experienced unprecedented devastating climate events. These caused thousands of deaths and billions of dollars in economic loss. These disasters are evidence of how little we have done to build long-term societal and economic resilience. One of the costliest disasters in 2021, was the Texas cold front that affected the state during February 10-19 2021. According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) the cold front caused $195 billion in damage and losses. Over 90 per cent of these losses could have been avoided with basic prevention measures. This is called investing in resilience and proactive prevention. For every dollar invested in prevention, we could save at least $20 in emergency response which is how we deal we disasters today.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
Changing Climates
Changing Climates Caroline and her father are driving down the coastline of Florida. The sky has a mixture of aquamarine blue with hints of salmon colored pink beneath the scattered clouds. It’s close to evening time and Caroline has her headphones on.
By J. Young4 years ago in Earth
On the way home
A warm breeze whipped a spray of water from the crest of the wave before it curled and crashed, spreading a glistening sheet of water across the sand. He lifted his head and caught the comforting smell of the sea, something he had lived with all of his life. He relaxed his guard for a moment, enjoying the pleasure of resting his weary body. It had been a long journey and now he was hungry, very hungry and he urgently needed to find something to eat. He dug around in the sand and amongst the stones hoping to find a morsel of food. The bright red and blue wrapper trapped under a stone caught his eye and he cautiously moved across the beach towards it. He pulled up quickly when he first saw the girl and tried desperately to get away, but he was just too tired.
By Helen Hawley4 years ago in Earth