Playing it by Ear
It’s been an eventful week for Ethan and me, in ways both spectacular and frightening. Like the swinging of a … Continue reading Playing it by Ear
The Raven Roommate
Until one has loved an animal, part of one’s soul remains unawakened. Anatole France After visiting the Earthship community, Ethan … Continue reading The Raven Roommate
A Greater World
In 1971, a visionary environmental architect named Michael Reynolds built a home out of used aluminum cans, bottles and tires. … Continue reading A Greater World
#NomadLife
The Scenic Route It’s 2022 and the world is changing fast. Every day inflation weighs a little heavier, squashing the … Continue reading #NomadLife
Spring in the Texas Hills
As you read this, somewhere around 7 million people are planning a trip to the Texas Hill Country. Much of … Continue reading Spring in the Texas Hills
Eat the Invaders
The blood orange rays of the desert sun blazed through the center of the canyon. Steep rocky cliffs towered above … Continue reading Eat the Invaders
Sand Hills & Oil Fields
This land may not look like much: just a huge flat field with some dried up bushes. But it happens … Continue reading Sand Hills & Oil Fields
How North Texas Almost Lost its Greatest Treasure
Once upon a time, a group of greedy Dallas businessmen decided they wanted to ruin something beautiful. They turned their … Continue reading How North Texas Almost Lost its Greatest Treasure
Being Cheap is Good for the Earth
If we are going to save the planet from certain disaster, it’s not going to be by purchasing electric cars. … Continue reading Being Cheap is Good for the Earth
Canoeing the Trinity
The Trinity River has a reputation. For many Texans, it conjures up images of dead bodies, raw sewage, and giant … Continue reading Canoeing the Trinity
Boose on the Loose 