The Story of More v. The Story of Hope
What is most unique about the Story of More is that — despite informing us about climate change’s causes and implications — you won’t be freaked out into a state of paralysis.
Resilience
EV Chargers and Comprehensive Planning for a Sustainable Carmel
A recent article in the Mahopac News reported that the Town of Carmel will be installing four electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the hamlets of Mahopac and Carmel — both of which exist within the Town of Carmel. With few public chargers currently available in town, this is welcome news. The Town of Carmel has …
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Farewell, 2020. Hello, 2021!
This post was originally written June 2, 2020, but never published. Here it is on December 27, at the twilight at this most incredible of years, perhaps even more timely now… My family and I have been trying to get out each weekend for a local day hike. Stretch the legs. Forget our work and …
First Responses
Governor Cuomo’s March 20 order to shelter in place has had enormous impacts on our daily lives. While many may long for “normalcy”, some of us are using this moment to “shake things up.” Some of us are using this moment to live more intentionally, more fully, and in ways that are more sustainable. (Who …
Danger and Opportunity
It’s a common trope that the traditional Chinese character for “crisis” is a combination of the characters meaning “danger” and “opportunity.” Although that isn’t accurate, it certainly resonates at times like this. It’s normal to focus on the danger confronted in any crisis. We need to protect ourselves when threatened with harm. But most crises …