Introducing the International Dark Sky Association
Hi friends, I just wanted to let you know that I made a donation recently as promised, to the International Dark Sky Association. This organization is educating people worldwide about the
The Secret Life of Fireflies
Everyone knows that fireflies flash in the night. Probably many of us remember fondly being a child and running around on a dark night, catching the tiny insects and putting
Every Day Needs a Night
Check out my recent article in the Mountain Xpress, called Every Day Needs a Night. It is about why it’s so important to have darkness at night and how everyone,
Fighting For Darkness, Why it Matters
Last November I spent some time in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Have you ever been there? It is an extraordinary place, filled with wide-open spaces, mountains that look like
The Opposite of Love: Part 2
I stepped outside last night with a mix of great anticipation and deep worry, wondering if the efforts we have made over the past two days have been enough to
What’s the Opposite of Love?
I’ve been sending my thoughts out into the universe now through my blog posts for years. Most days I feel like I’m talking to myself, but I continue because I
Magic Comes to a Backyard Near You
Have you ever gone outside on a dark spring or summer night, away from lights of nearby houses and streets, maybe to some park or unnamed spot of wild land