Humanity
The General's Bones
2009 The Afghan National Army base at the end of the Darulaman Road was as neat and well maintained as any site in a country broken by the devastation of war. The feeling of pride of place and the positive attitude of the personnel working there was pleasantly palpable. It was just so very different from most places in the careworn nation.
By Mary Ann Callahan4 years ago in Earth
Encounter
The bright morning sun lit up the new snow as if it was illuminated deep within each snowflake, all combining their light. The sky was clear and brilliant in blue. The air stings my face, but at the same time, fills my lungs with crisp, pure air, settling into the deepest part of my core. I look to the top of the hills on each side of me, feeling protected and safe within the valley's confines. The gleaming snow seems to light the woods that surround me from within. As I make my way up the snow-covered path, the blue sky breaks above. The bare, dark tree limbs seem to come together against the topaz blue sky, and the stained glass cathedral before me opens up. The snow crunches underneath my feet as I walk deeper into the hidden inner sanctum that seems to call for me. The air still stings my face, but as I walk into a clearing, I pass through a warm, bright spot that makes me look up and acknowledge the sun, appreciating it for the warmth and light it brings.
By J. Delaney-Howe4 years ago in Earth
Trees of green
I’m from Upstate New York, the southern central part along the Pennsylvania border. The very first memories I have of my valley are the rolling hills that surround it, and the trees that cover them. They form a delicate wood filled with lush green undergrowth and several varieties of endearing little animals who inhabit it. And at home, my mother’s large garden produced an abundance of vegetables and flowers which kept both our bodies and souls fed.
By Mary Ann Callahan4 years ago in Earth
Nature is My Canvas
Imagine taking something smaller than your fingernail, planting it in soil, watering it, and watching as the first signs of a tiny green shoot break the surface. You watch it grow almost indiscernibly each day. One day you realize the tiny seed you planted has turned into a 6-foot sunflower. It’s awe-inspiring to see the growth of a plant and support it to reach its full potential. Of course, you can never own a plant; they belong to the birds and bees and the sun. But you can nurture it and tend it and enjoy the beauty that it creates.
By Glenda Beecham4 years ago in Earth
Michael Moore Encourages Suicide As Alternative Energy Source
As a writer and all-around marketing enthusiast, I am fairly new to the solar industry, and certainly no expert on renewable energy. However, I do know a thing or two about communication and information. In the time that I have now been working as a writer and marketing manager within the solar industry, I have had the opportunity to do quite a bit of research and discovery in the field. Initially joining the solar business, I was all in favor of the green energy movement and had positive opinions on all sources of renewable energy, and often cite the large list of benefits of cleaner, alternative sources of power. So I found it quite surprising when I noticed a lot of mixed reviews from potential customers when discussing the idea of switching to solar. Some people had really tainted and negative opinions on the industry and many were referencing the 2020 Michael Moore film documentary, 'Planet of the Humans' as the basis of the “scam” that they claimed renewable energy was. Therefore, It was pretty obvious that I needed to include watching this film as an integral part of my industry and marketing research.
By Ryan Barbin aka “Dirt”5 years ago in Earth
A 'Peace' of Garden
Since the beginning of humankind, people have struggled to tame the natural world in order to survive. From fighting and subduing beasts, to cultivating the land, to creating more and more durable shelters as protection from Mother Nature’s rage, humanity has always sought a measure of control over the wild outdoors.
By Kristen Slade5 years ago in Earth
Iam 195 - Notes on Global Citizenship
Global diplomacy is the future of traditional diplomacy and I believe that if everyone acts as a global diplomat we can advocate for forward thinking ideas like universal basic income and borderless systems that will truly protect citizens in all 195 countries with safe food to eat, safe water to drink, safe air to breathe and give people the right to work by choice and not by force.
By John Bowen5 years ago in Earth
