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We Take It For Granted: Our Soil
The question is: What can we do for our soil? And also: What can our soil do for us? It seems simple. Plant a seed. Watch things grow. Well, normally it is simple. I watched tomatoes, multiple berries, fruits, carrots, potatoes, peas, and herbs grow in my garden this year. It is a beautiful sight. It truly is. Nothing better than a freshly picked tomato. Juicy and fresh, a burst of flavor. On the other hand, some things I planted did not grow. It happens every year.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
Our Environment
Waste. Hazardous materials. Toxins all around us. There are efforts to clean them up. Are they enough? Maybe our thinking need to change what do we make and how and why do we make them? From clothing to nuclear weapons. From plastic to drain cleaners. What are the things that we actually need to stay happy and healthy on our earth? I would like to share a little about the Hanford site in Washington State. This is just an example. Examples of waste exists are all over the world.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
Who Started the Gaia Movement?
Introduction The original Rainbow Tribe Gathering was in July 1972. Since then every year on National Forest land. Gatherings have been held annually in the United States from July 1 through 7. And in many other places around the world.
By Arlo Hennings4 years ago in Earth
The River
Drip. Drip, Drip. Rain dangles from heavy branches of a tree to be released into the river below. Drip. Drip. Drip. Tiny droplets, consumed by a constantly moving fluid being, always heading in the same direction. As they fall into its eddy, reunited with the Source, droplets get carried away on the rhythmic currents. Clouds overhead have broken apart, to reveal sunbeams casting sparkling glares on the water’s serene surface. Deer shake themselves and drink from the cool river, hooves sliding on a muddy bank. Taking the next step closer to their salvation, murky liquid swirls around in the same way a person might stir cream into a cup of coffee. The constant babbling against stones sings through the forest. Steady wings cut through the air.
By Dannielle Nelson4 years ago in Earth
Thoughts About The Seasons — Fall Is Here
I can hear the raindrops. It is subtle and comforting. I close my eyes and just focus on the raindrop-by-drop as they are coming down. I open my front door and stand there for a moment. I feel the cool October morning breeze on my skin. I put my hand out and, I can feel the raindrops on my fingers. It is cold but not too cold. I noticed my fuchsia baskets have some ripened berries. I pick some berries to eat. That’s my morning treat.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
Smoke in Our Air and Fire in Our Life
The only thing that I can see around me are hazy trees and roads. The air quality has been getting worse and worse the last few days. Normally, I would be able to see between the Oregon to Washington state line. I would be able to watch the rolling hills and mountains in Washington state and the ships passing by on the Columbia River. None of those things can be seen now. One could imagine a thick fog, but it is not. I would be able to breathe through fog. Even the naturally vibrant evergreen trees seem to be blurred and out of focus. Stepping outside the front porch and driving to work yesterday morning I felt this overwhelming doom. The environment looked very sad. I could not see the sun, there was just a dim light through the smoke and a faint circle of light instead of the glorious glowing rays. I was wondering if our Earth is trying to tell us something. It feels like a fight for our existence. We are dealing with an uncontrolled pandemic, raging fires, unhealthy and hazardous air.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
Friendly Invaders
It started on a Saturday afternoon. The weather was beautiful, the sun rays showed their amazing play on the surrounding evergreens. I was standing by the kitchen sink, washing dishes, and was looking out on the window. I knew something was out of place. I was not sure what it was at first. I slowly closed the faucet, the water stopped running. Stillness. For a minute I was just standing there looking out of the window. I heard them before I saw them. It is not something I seen before, so I was unsure what was really going on. I just stood still with a million thoughts running through my head. What it that sound? My body just moved like if it knew that I had to do. I went to investigate. Took a closer look. I went outside to the front porch. Walked to the side of the house and stopped. Here they were. Many of them. Buzzing around happily by our roof. Their little wings flopping enthusiastically, exploring, checking out the place. I have to say it was the perfect spot for them. I was standing there trying to count how many. I think it was about 50 or maybe a 100 to start with. I was just standing there watching them. I was not sure what kind they were; I was just hoping that they were friendly. I knew that this was lucky in a way, we do need them, and their numbers have been declining for a while. They are in danger from so many things. I intuitively knew that this was also a problem, and also that I need to try to save them.
By Gabriella Korosi4 years ago in Earth
There be sharks!
By Richard Battin The odds of being attacked by a shark are around 3 million to one. The odds against winning the Mega Millions jackpot are hundreds of time higher, around 300 million to one. But people win the lottery all the time, so what’s up with that?
By Richard Battin4 years ago in Earth
Sounds Of The Farm
The Sounds On The Farm The weather is a funny thing. It could be nice, warm and beautiful, then cold and rainy. Nothing could prepare anyone for this storm. We woke up to rain falling. My husband and I got out of bed and went to feed the farm animals. The rain was so cold. After I got the eggs I cooked them. While preparing breakfast, my husband went to the barn to milk the cows, so that he would have milk for his coffee and cereal. We ate breakfast together and then relaxed. Suddenly, we heard a loud banging. We looked at each other.
By Kelly Vedder4 years ago in Earth
