Daily Reflections
by Al Fritsch, S.J.

 

A series of written meditations and reflections

 

 

 

DAILY REFLECTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      

 

                 January, 2006

 

January 1   A Day of Peace

January 2   An Earthhealing Program Report                      

January 3   Preparing for an Ice Storm

January 4   Resilient Mountains

January 5   99 Ways to Prepare Apples

January 6   Needed:  Wise Men in the East

January 7   One Year and On-Line

January 8   Epiphany:  A Universal Celebration    

January 9   Hospice Programs

January 10  Shale Oil

January 11  Respect Planet Earth

January 12  Dress for Warmth: Wear Long Underwear

January 13  Stephen Foster Day  

January 14  Snow as Healer         

January 15  Samuel, Samuel

January 16  Racial Discrimination

January 17  Can we Impose Democracy?

January 18  The Cob House

January 19  Winter Garden Plans

January 20  Joe Davis

January 21  National Hug Day                

January 22  Jonah

January 23  Bookwriting      

January 24  National Hobby Month     

January 25  Explore Midlife Options

January 26  Small is Beautiful

January 27  Seven Ways to Combat Stress

January 28  Chinese New Year

January 29  He Spoke with Authority

January 30  Improving Gas Mileage

January 31  The Yurt

 

                  February, 2006

                     

February   1  Extolling Freedom

February   2  The 2006 Garden:  A Light

February   3  Bird Flu Pandemic?

February   4  Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)

February   5  The Trials of Job

February   6  The Threat of Logging:  Bialowieza Forest

February   7  Charles Dickens and Compassion

February   8  Ongoing Education

February   9  Lightning

February  10  Jogging for Health

February  11  Inventor's Day:  New Uses of Our Hands

February  12  Healing by Jesus

February  13  Lincoln Memorial

February  14  Sts. Valentine, Cyril & Methodius

February  15  Vibrational Pollution: Use of Blasting Materials

February  16  Authentic Puzzles

February  17  Random Acts of Kindness Day

February  18  Faulty Product Complaints

February  19  Miracles and Forgiveness

February  20  Presidents' Day

February  21  Share Community Resources

February  22  St. Peter, Model for Us All

February  23  Peace & World Understanding Day

February  24  Fast for Others

February  25  Make a Persimmon Pie

February  26  Fast for Others 

February  27  Mardi Gras Celebration?   

February  28  Seed Savers Exchange

 

                    March, 2006

 

March  1  Remember We are Dust

March  2  American Camping Week

March  3  Natural Disasters and the Environment

March  4  Container Gardening

March  5  Temptations

March  6  Population Movement

March  7  Big Breakfasts

March  8  The Earth Healer:  Irene Dickinson

March  9  National Nutrition Month

March 10  Acid Rain 

March 11  Planting Fruit Trees

March 12  Mount Tabor and the Golden Moment

March 13  Lenten Suggestions for Good Samaritan Day

March 14  Must We Import Oil

March 15  Anxiety

March 16  Freedom of Information Day

March 17  The Luck of the Irish

March 18  March Madness

March 19  Moneychangers in the Temple

March 20  Protect Non-Smoker Rights

March 21  Alcohol Problems 

March 22  Drug Problems

March 23  Substance Abuse

March 24  Equipment to Address Noise Problems

March 25  To Incarnate

March 26  Nicodemus Comes by Night

March 27  Carbon Dioxide:  Friend or Foe

March 28  What would Jesus Do?

March 29  Refrigerate Conservatively

March 30  Repair It Yourself

March 31  Public Citizen

 

                             April, 2006

 

April  1   Foolishness and Credit Cards

April  2   Selflessness through Dying to Self

April  3   Rose Bouziane Nader

April  4   Ginseng Dreams

April  5   The Dignity of Gardening

April  6   Hospital Visits

April  7   World Health Requirements

April  8   Seniors and the Driving Privilege

April  9   Palm Sunday and the Messiah Complex

April 10   Pierre Teihard de Chardin

April 11   Open Letter concerning Religion and Science

April 12   Young People's Herb Garden

April 13   Holy Thursday and Washing Feet

April 14   Calvary's Cross Today

April 15   A Prayer for Restoring Damaged Lands

April 16   Easter Pascal Mystery

April 17   All Creation Gives Praise to God

April 18   Third World Day

April 19   The Nuclear Phoenix

April 20   Lotteries and Sanity   

April 21   John Muir and the Environmental Movement

April 22   Earth Day

April 23   Divine Mercy and Sun Day

April 24   Metamorphosis and Butterflies

April 25   Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 26   The American Interstate System               

April 27   Youth and the Work Ethic

April 28   Arbor and Bird Day

April 29   Bread for the World

April 30   Scripture and Fulfillment

 

                                May, 2006

 

May 1   May Flowers

May 2   Pokeweed Shoots

May 3   Iraq War:  A Three-Nation Solution?

May 4   Patriotism and Prayer

May 5   Cinco de Mayo

May 6   The Rainbow:  God's Covenant with the Earth

May 7   I Am the Good Shepherd  

May 8   Gardening in May

May 9   Beware of Impulse Buying  

May 10  Business, Vacation and Camping

May 11  A Planned and Unplanned Day

May 12  Nurses as Model Caregivers     

May 13  Spring Environmental Cleanup

May 14  The Vine Bearing Much Fruit

May 15  Problem Lawns and Fruit/Nut Trees

May 16  National Bike to Work Day

May 17  Treat Chemicals with Respect

May 18  Mother Goose and Museum Day

May 19  North American Community

May 20  Coyotes, City Slinkers and Country Callers

May 21  Friends and Associates of Jesus

May 22  Maritime Day Revisited 

May 23  The Web of Life

May 24  Consolation

May 25  Proclaiming the Good News

May 26  Interreligious Cooperation and the Environment

May 27  Global Warming and Prudence

May 28  Good News to All Creation

May 29  Decoration Day

May 30  Joan of Arc Day

May 31  Amnesty International

 

                    June, 2006

 

June 1    Celebrate Appalachia

June 2    Nuclear Power in Peace and War

June 3    Protect the Rivers

June 4    Pentecost and Breathing

June 5    Outdoor Experiences for All

June 6    Child Youth Day

June 7    American Jock Culture

June 8    Dogs and Best Friends Day

June 9    Sitting on the Porch

June 10   Annual Woodcarvers Day

June 11   Trinitarian Emergence

June 12   Write Haiku 

June 13   Be Focused: National Juggling Day Revisited

June 14   Patriotism and the Flag

June 15   Spiritual Nourishment

June 16   The Gospel of Judas

June 17   Pickling

June 18   Abba, Father

June 19   Juneteenth

June 20   Composting Bin

June 21   Twelve Possible Summer Suggestions

June 22   Reflecting in the Forest  

June 23   Sacred Heart Devotion

June 24   Eating in the Wild

June 25   Lord of the Storms 

June 26   A Dream for the Holy Land 

June 27   Brain Drain

June 28   Jewelweed

June 29   Unchanging Rock

June 30   Long Branch Environmental Education Center

 

                     July, 2006

 

July 1    Literacy Problems     

July 2    Being Pro-Life

July 3    Fair Taxes   

July 4    Count America's Blessings

July 5    Traditional Energy Sources

July 6    Know What to Stash and What to Trash

July 7    Alternative College Routes

July 8    Geothermal Applications

July 9    Difficulty in Being Prophetic  

July 10   Retreat in the Woods

July 11   Abolition 2000 Statement

July 12   Cellulosic Fuels

July 13   Threshing

July 14   Taste the Berries of Summer

July 15   Biodiesel Fuel

July 16   Civic Religion and Discipline

July 17   China, Don't Follow Us:  Private Automobiles

July 18                "           Steaks and Hamburgers

July 19                "           Excessive Heating and Cooling

July 20                "           Expansive Interior Space

July 21                "           The Throwaway Culture

July 22   Nuclear Moral Questions

July 23   Good Leadership

July 24   Amelia Earhart

July 25   Pilgrims Who Journey in Faith  

July 26   Snakes Tell Us Something

July 27   Peppers and Peppers

July 28   Black Locust 

July 29   Abolition 2000

July 30   Feeding the Hungry 

July 31   St. Ignatius and the Environment

 

                      August, 2006

 

August  1   Ever Better or Good Enough?

August  2   Breastfeeding Week

August  3   Summer Biking in the Mountains

August  4   Black Bears

August  5   Forest Fires

August  6   Transfiguration and Future Glory

August  7   Emergency Evacuation Plans

August  8   A Land of Victory Gardens

August  9   Total across the Board Abolition

August 10   Kentucky's Natural Bridge

August 11   Twelve Ways to Reduce Grocery Bills

August 12   Viewing the Tobacco Patch

August 13   Bread of Eternal Life

August 14   Working towards Holiness  

August 15   Mary at the Hour of Our Death

August 16   Mixed Mesophytic Forest      

August 17   Further Camping Tips  

August 18   The "Walmartization" of America

August 19   Herding Cattle

August 20   Nourishment for Our Mission 

August 21   Bald Eagle Days

August 22   Nutrition and School Children

August 23   Veterans History Project  

August 24   Thomas More: Man for All Seasons     

August 25   Shared Caving Experiences

August 26   Women's Equality Day  

August 27   Multitudes or Remnants  

August 28   Mother Teresa of Calcutta  

August 29   Whistleblowers Can Be Martyrs

August 30   Making Sorghum        

August 31   Sandstone Visitor Center  

 

                   September, 2006

 

September 1    Half-Century Anniversaries

September 2    Sow Autumn Greens    

September 3    Purify the Heart   

September 4    The Right to Organize

September 5    Peaches     

September 6    Give Peace a Chance

September 7    The Glorious Castor Bean

September 8    The Right to Water

September 9    Public Lands Day

September 10   Jesus Teaches Us to Heal 

September 11   The Graveyard's Tale  

September 12   American Bison  

September 13   The Problem of Population Decline 

September 14   Heed Road Signs -- and Crosses

September 15   Appalachian Energy Policy  

September 16   Mayflower Day

September 17   Faith without Works is Dead  

September 18   Constitution Day

September 19   Lobbyists and Campaign Contributions

September 20   Autumn Colors

September 21   Limited Fertile Land for Food Production 

September 22   Petroleum Addiction

September 23   The Quest for Oneness

September 24   True Service through Discernment  

September 25   World Trade Deficit 

September 26   The A to Z of Earthhealers

September 27   Fighting Depression and Desolation from News  

September 28   Churches as Sacred Space  

September 29   Michaelmas and the Angels

September 30   Tremor with the Hands

 

                      October, 2006

 

October 1    Total Dedication to God

October 2    Yom Kippur and Fighting Anti-Semitism

October 3    Sanctuary

October 4    Francis' Blessings

October 5    Closing the Church Doors   

October 6    Autumn's Dangers  

October 7    Solar Reflections

October 8    Of Man and Wife and to God

October 9    Credit: Pleasant Weather Does Not Last Forever

October 10   Environmentalism and Churches  

October 11   Showing Respect  

October 12   Mystery and Restlessness

October 13   Good Money, Bad Money

October 14   Teresa of Avila  

October 15   The Act of Letting Go

October 16   Peace and Justice Week 

October 17   Amazon as Food Belt?

October 18   Recording Elders as Holiday Gift  

October 19   Wildlife of the Month: The Squirrel

October 20   Prayer and Communal Action 

October 21   Calling Other People Names  

October 22   The Folly of Seeking Glory

October 23   African Agony

October 24   Nuclear Power: Global Myths and Facts

October 25   Teachers of English

October 26   Six Arguments for a Greener Diet

October 27   Weather and Signs of the Times 

October 28   Autumn Hiking 

October 29   Plea for God's Mercy

October 30   Swinging Bridges  

October 31   Halloween Rerouted

 

                        November, 2006

 

November  1    A Saint for the Day

November  2    Daniel Boone:  A Poor Soul

November  3    World Community Day   

November  4    Green Hospitals

November  5    Called to Love Others

November  6    Going to the Polls     

November  7    James Lovelock:  Right or Wrong?  

November  8    The Fall of the Berlin Wall

November  9    Finding Our Way Home   

November 10    Moslems and Respect   

November 11    The Ones who Gave their Lives

November 12    The Widow's Mite

November 13    The Karen Silkwood Saga

November 14    American Education Week   

November 15    Chipmunks and Ground Squirrels

November 16    Natural Capital              

November 17    Non-Driver Independence?   

November 18    When he returns will he find faith on Earth?
November 19    Apocalypse and Tribulations

November 20    Barns: Environmental Weather Vanes 

November 21    Added Seriousness of Global Warming 

November 22    National Stop the Violence Day   

November 23    Thanks for Little Things

November 24    Buy Nothing Day

November 25    The Art of Walking

November 26    Thy Kingdom Come  

November 27    Solar Shingles

November 28    Earthjustice 

November 29    Compulsive Counter   

November 30    St. Andrew's Day   

 

              December, 2006

 

December 1   AIDS Day Revisited

December 2   Environmental Stewardship

December 3   Observing During Advent

December 4   Advent Means Being on Guard   

December 5   Tinsel Day: Comfort or Discomfort?

December 6   Harmony of Comfort/Discomfort as Gift

December 7   Keep America Beautiful Day

December 8   Say "Yes" to God

December 9   House Size and Spatial Demands

December 10  Being Heralds and Evangelists

December 11  Candles in December

December 12  The Plants of December

December 13  Saint Odile 

December 14  Lead in the Home

December 15  Underdog Day

December 16  Mobilizing Faith-Based Communities 

December 17  Liberation, Inner Peace and Enthusiasm 

December 18  Internet Freedom and "Gatekeepers"

December 19  The Animals at Christmas

December 20  Finality 

December 21  Milder Winters Ahead

December 22  Capricorn, the Goat

December 23  Gifts from Prisons that Glisten 

December 24  Emmanuel is Present

December 25  My Christmas Gift 

December 26  Solar Power Made Easy

December 27  Radon and the Home

December 28  The Golden Fleece Award

December 29  Sustainable Energy Network

December 30  Being People of Service  

December 31  Holy Family and Modern Family 

 

                 January, 2007 

 

January 1   Start the Year Anew 

January 2   Tithing Time for Planning                     

January 3   Human Rights and Tibet's Freedom

January 4   Useless Things

January 5   Earthhealing and Personal Health Concerns

January 6   Green Gift Wrapping

January 7   Epiphany from a New Perspective

January 8   Protecting Endangered Areas       

January 9   Kidney Gift or Bazaar

January 10  Preserving Heritage Sites in Iraq

January 11  Jimmy Carter's New Book

January 12  Planning a House 

January 13  Lifestyle and Prophetic Witness    

January 14  Cana: Manifestation of the Lord         

January 15  Slave Trade Continues in Human Trafficking   

January 16  Religious Freedom Day -- 2007   

January 17  Steve Collingsworth's Answer to Blasting Effects 

January 18  Christian Unity 

January 19  What to Do about Global Warming  

January 20  World Religion Day   

January 21  Jesus is Liberator                 

January 22  Overpopulation Concerns   

January 23  Encourage Good Penmanship and Handwriting           

January 24  A Potter Molding Clay         

January 25  Wealth and Poverty  

January 26  Avoid Food Wastes   

January 27  Return to the Twelve-Component Soup  

January 28  What We Do About Rejection 

January 29  Disposal of Electronic Junk

January 30  Environmental Costs Exaggerated

January 31  Network

 

                     February, 2007

 

February   1   Winter Owls

February   2   Enlightenment and Websites

February   3   St. Blaise's Blessing 

February   4   Here I am! Send Me

February   5   Weatherman's Day

February   6   Dieting to Lose Weight  

February   7   Humble Prayer Goes Out to All the World

February   8   Harbinger of Spring

February   9   Ultra Early Gardening

February  10   The Good in Being Restless

February  11   Woe to You Who Are Rich

February  12   Globalizing Lincoln's Insight

February  13   The Problem of Acquiescence

February  14   Have a Heart Women:  Register for the Draft!   

February  15   Broadening the Field of Earthhealing  

February  16   More Terrorists Than We Think  

February  17   "Politics is Money"

February  18   Be Compassionate

February  19   National Desolation

February  20   Look Again at Our Fat Intake

February  21   Ashes as Symbols

February  22   Public Acts of Piety   

February  23   The Darfur Crisis

February  24   Garlic:  Plant of the Month

February  25   Jesus Was Tempted; So Are We  

February  26   Geological Awakening 

February  27   Helping to Empower Others       

February  28   Abolition Now!

 

                        March, 2007

 

March 1    To Whom Do Resources Belong?

March 2    Discerning Spirit   

March 3    The Elk Have Returned       

March 4    Listen to Him

March 5    Excessive Wealth is Undemocratic       

March 6    Liberate the Affluent 

March 7    Reducing Affluence Improves Quality of Life  

March 8    Choose Non-Violence in Place of Violence    

March 9    Rainforest Products Revisited 

March 10   Learn from the Poor

March 11   A Little More Time

March 12   The Gift of Memory

March 13   Seek Justice, Not Just Charity

March 14   Inspire the Overlooked 

March 15   Wind Chimes in Changing Times

March 16   Overfishing the Oceans    

March 17   Be Willing to Sacrifice 

March 18   Oneness through Forgiveness

March 19   Is Changing the Social Order a Credible Message?  

March 20   The Abandoned Homestead 

March 21   Challenge All to Change 

March 22   Rock Fences and Dry Stone Walls

March 23   Railroads as Means of Public Transportation

March 24   Wildflower Excursions

March 25   Refrain from Casting Stones

March 26   Emmanuel:  God with Us

March 27   Radical Sharing Is Necessary 

March 28   Compassion 

March 29   Take What Is Rightly Ours

March 30   Beautiful Landscape

March 31   Doctors without Borders 

 

                  April, 2007

 

April  1  Palm Sunday and Foolishness

April  2  Preached Retreats 

April  3  Passover from Slavery to Freedom

April  4  Spy Wednesday and Privacy Matters

April  5  Cranks Creek Survival Center

April  6  The Spirituality of Suffering with Others  

April  7  Global Health Is a Global Concern

April  8  Easter and New Life            

April  9  Garden & Library Week 

April 10  International Polar Year

April 11  Eighteen Seconds to Change the World 

April 12  The Red River Gorge 

April 13  Thomas Jefferson: Patriotic and/or Enigmatic

April 14  Global Warming Day 

April 15  From Doubt to Faith

April 16  Keeping America and the World Beautiful 

April 17  The Red Fox 

April 18  All Have the Right to Work

April 19  Compensating the Home Care-Givers    

April 20  Earth Day Evolving

April 21  Revelation and Earth Day

April 22  Immigration Reform and Workers' Rights 

April 23  The Environmental Costs of Meetings  

April 24  Physical Exercise for All   

April 25  Conservation Easements  

April 26  Support Micro Loans                  

April 27  The Blessings of April Showers  

April 28  The Wild Geranium  

April 29  Shepherd Sunday and Sun Day

April 30  Rainbows, Luck and Gambling for a Better World  

 

                  May, 2007

 

May 1   Wildfires and Forest Life

May 2   Going "Cold Turkey" 

May 3   Ministry of Healing

May 4   Two Faces of Kentucky

May 5   The Horse Culture

May 6   Renew!  

May 7   Some Reasons to Emphasize Herbs  

May 8   A Hermitage Experience

May 9   Constructing a Retreat Cabin  

May 10  Tree Markings

May 11  Hemp Cultivation?

May 12  Migratory Birds     

May 13  Hands of Appalachia 

May 14  What's Wrong With Billionaires?

May 15  Biking Benefits

May 16  The Glory or Fate of Coral Reefs

May 17  The Trusty Hound Dog

May 18  Road Rage

May 19  A Fee for the Carbon Content of Fuels

May 20  Ascension Involves the Practical 

May 21  Noise Awareness Week 

May 22  The Harmony of Sounds and Silence 

May 23  Noise Assaults Us 

May 24  Noise Sensitivity 

May 25  Ten Ways to Reduce Noise 

May 26  Ten Ways to Create Silent Space

May 27  A Time to Be Silent 

May 28  Memorial Day and Memories

May 29  Globish:  Going Half Way

May 30  The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

May 31  Public Interest Health Research Group

 

                   June, 2007

 

June  1  Healing Appalachia

June  2  Ten Reasons for Celebrating Rivers

June  3  Wisdom and the Trinity   

June  4  Wisdom:  Recognizing God's Gifts   

June  5  Backyard Gardening versus CSAs

June  6  Sheltowee Trace

June  7  Lazarus' People

June  8  Architects as Earthhealers   

June  9  The Treasure of Seniors

June 10  Corpus Christi and Public Devotion

June 11  Sod and Pressed Earth Houses

June 12  Saving Natural Ginseng 

June 13  Tulip Poplars 

June 14  Old Car Art 

June 15  Two Models of Leadership

June 16  Leadership and the Principle of Subsidiarity

June 17  Expressions of Love on Father's Day   

June 18  Pray for Peace

June 19  Tar Sands

June 20  Pack Rats 

June 21  First Nations Day 

June 22  Kentucky River

June 23  Prairie Tall Grasses                

June 24  John, Herald to the Nations

June 25  Creature Companions

June 26  Stations of the Eco-Cross 

June 27  Cash Replaces Food Parcels 

June 28  Heron Dance

June 29  Should We Ask Questions?

June 30  Only Once in a Blue Moon

 

                  July, 2007

 

July 1   Being Resolute       

July 2   Jake, The Wolf Spider     

July 3   Declare Independence from Stuff   

July 4   Forbearers and Freedom  

July 5   Construction Time in July 

July 6   Understanding: Welcoming Opportunities for Insight  

July 7   Dying in Vain

July 8   Apostolic Mobility 

July 9   Pauses for Refreshment     

July 10  Ducks: Wildlife of the Month   

July 11  Cheer Up the Lonely Day

July 12  Where Have All the Honey Bees Gone?

July 13  Tolerance and the Smoker

July 14  Animal Protection and Welfare Groups

July 15  Know Our Neighbors   

July 16  "Nowhere" in July

July 17  Agritourism 

July 18  Eat Simply

July 19  Mimosa, The Silk Tree

July 20  Moon Day and Moonshine

July 21  The Abandoned Homestead  

July 22  Martha and Mary Revisited  

July 23  Is the Glacier an Endangered Species?

July 24  Corn: The Corny Biofuel

July 25  The Mountain Rhododendron

July 26  The Value of Ponds  

July 27  Focus and Concentration  

July 28  Being Treed  

July 29  Simple Prayer  

July 30  Create a Butterfly Garden   

July 31  UNICEF

 

                       August, 2007

 

August  1  Twenty-Fifth Anniversary  

August  2  Counsel:  Making Right Judgments

August  3  August Flowers for Healing 

August  4  The Coast Guard

August  5  Confronting Greed  

August  6  My Favor Rests  

August  7  Rural Indoor Air Pollution

August  8  Bike Systems

August  9  Recycle Barns

August 10  EU Approaches to Global Warming

August 11  "Smoky Holler"

August 12  Parables Are for All of Us   

August 13  Lefthanders' Day and Practical Tolerance

August 14  Soldiers Dying in Vain   

August 15  Basic Assumptions

August 16  Relinquishment        

August 17  Making Do   

August 18  Forms of Noise and Excessive Sound

August 19  Bringing Fire to Others

August 20  Eagles and Turkeys 

August 21  Animal Shelters

August 22  Recycling Made Easy 

August 23  Eastern European Population Decline   

August 24  Better Sources of Biofuels and Plastics?    

August 25  Tobacco's Future

August 26  Last First and First Last 

August 27  Mother Teresa's Favorites

August 28  Full Corn Moon    

August 29  John the Baptist as Model      

August 30  The Oak Shade        

August 31  Family Farm Groups   

 

                       September, 2007

 

September 1   Cherokee National Holiday  

September 2   Exalted and Humbled    

September 3   Laboring to Save the Earth   

September 4   Pasta Salad Varieties

September 5   Urban Forests       

September 6   Climate Change and the Poor 

September 7   Live Earth Pledge

September 8   The Value of Improved Literacy

September 9   The Cross, Discipleship and Saving the Earth

September 10  Hispanic Heritage and Fair Trade Movement

September 11  Arable Land Shortages  

September 12  Another Myth about Nuclear Energy  

September 13  Bottled Water 

September 14  American Military Expenditures:  A Cross of Iron  

September 15  Declaration of Debt   

September 16  Destitution is Slavery

September 17  Enhancing Our Sense of Citizenship 

September 18  Hosea Today

September 19  Environmental Beatitudes in Autumn

September 20  Fortitude as a Gift of the Spirit

September 21  World Gratitude & Native American Day

September 22  Are There Times for Green Hunting? 

September 23  God or Money 

September 24  Family Day   

September 25  The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Restive 

September 26  Discernment Process: Reasons for Smoking

September 27  Discernment Process: Reasons against Smoking  

September 28  Neutral Carbon:  A Shell Game?    

September 29  Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance

September 30  Lazarus =  Laz(y) are us

 

                        October, 2007

 

October 1    A Case for Moderate Vegetarianism

October 2    Bengal Tigers and Other Big Cats   

October 3    Earthquakes and Acts of God

October 4    St. Francis and Diplomacy   

October 5    Create a Cane Brake        

October 6    What to Look for on Solar Tours 

October 7    Faithful Service

October 8    Soft or Hard Approaches to Lifestyle Change

October 9    Soft Approach:  If We Change Our Ways...

October 10   Hard Approach:  Unless We Change Our Ways...   

October 11   Voluntary Change Has Inherent Limitations     

October 12   Beyond Hard or Soft Approaches  

October 13   Herbal Teas  

October 14   Foreigners in Our Midst  

October 15   Injustice  

October 16   World Food Day Revisited 

October 17   Isolation, Never Again  

October 18   St. Luke and the Journey of Faith  

October 19   Knowledge: Acting through Proper Experience  

October 20   Morality and Nuclear Power 

October 21   Perseverance     

October 22   October is Passing

October 23   Priestly Prayer and Service    

October 24   Service of the Word 

October 25   Service and Numbers

October 26   Indoor Physical Exercise 

October 27   Habitat for Humanity    

October 28   Simple Prayer   

October 29   Catastrophe: Live within Our Means

October 30   Faint Voices in the Hills     

October 31   British Influence:  Wax or Wane?

 

                       November, 2007

 

November  1   Can We Be Saints? 

November  2   John W. Gofman (1919-2007)  

November  3   Nut-Gathering in Autumn      

November  4   Zacchaeus' House Is Our Earth    

November  5   Planning and Energy Consumption     

November  6   Sustainable Energy Blueprint

November  7   Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free    

November  8   Proposed Energy Policy Initiatives      

November  9   A Man on the Moon Renewable Energy Project   

November 10   Soul-Searching about the War       

November 11   Reflection on the Hereafter   

November 12   Beware of Scam Artists  

November 13   Creating Sacred Space  

November 14   The Time for Pears     

November 15   Who Redistributes the World's Resources  

November 16   Clothes Lines Hang Out                 

November 17   Wars Triggered by Climate Change    

November 18   The Day of the Lord      

November 19   Lincoln and Emancipation   

November 20   Lead and Children's Day     

November 21   The Roots of Violence     

November 22   Simple Thanks   

November 23   Piety:  Enhancing the Sense of Mystery   

November 24   Beavers and Natural Wetlands   

November 25   Christ's Cross:  Weapon of Mass Blessing     

November 26   Shut-Ins As Earthhealers   

November 27   Sauerkraut or Choucroute

November 28   Credit and Borrowing off of Future Generations 

November 29   Self-Denial and Advent     

November 30   Share the World's Resources     

 

                    December, 2007

  

December 1   Christmas Card Time?  

December 2   Vigilance and Earthhealing

December 3   Rabbits 

December 4   The Poor: Problem or Solution 

December 5   Off-setting: Modern Snake Oil Sales?

December 6   Charity and the Christmas Spirit

December 7   Fire Safety Day

December 8   America's Saint Names

December 9   Repentance

December 10  Ecologically-Related Human Rights

December 11  Fear of the Lord:  Preserving Reverence  

December 12  Roses, Poinsettias, Mistletoe, and Evergreens

December 13  Attributing the Driving Time 

December 14  Does It Really Matter?  Earth Is Lost

December 15  Nine Ways to Make Winter Endurable

December 16  Genuine Puzzlement  

December 17  Renewable America -- 2025 

December 18  Renewable America -- State-by-State

December 19  Hydropower's Potential 

December 20  Wind and Populated Areas

December 21  High Potential Solar Areas

December 22  High Potential Geothermal Areas

December 23  Joseph's Dilemma

December 24  Make America Energy Renewable 

December 25  Christmas Dawns   

December 26  Fourth World Movement  

December 27  God Only Knows 

December 28  Holy Innocents Day 

December 29  Civility and Courtesy    

December 30  Extended Families    

December 31  Final Blessings

                

                      January, 2008

 

January  1  Fresh Beginnings 2008

January  2  Ten Favorite Scripture Passages

January  3  Keeping a Day Book

January  4  God is our Rock of Refuge

January  5  AIDS Epidemic Update

January  6  Epiphany:  A New Insight

January  7  Facing Reality through Health Checkups

January  8  Annual Retreat and Physical Environment

January  9  Air Travel for the Privileged

January 10  The American Chestnut is Coming Back

January 11  Launching the Growing Year:  Hot Beds

January 12  Free or Fair World Trade?

January 13  Baptism and Life-giving Water

January 14  Snow Storms and Global Warming

January 15  Soups for Winter

January 16  Promote Religious Freedom

January 17  The Pluses and Minuses of Wood Heating

January 18  Unity Octave at One Hundred Years 

January 19  Cell Phone and Silent Space

January 20  Vocational Call in the Twenty-First Century

January 21  Africans:  Joy and Sorrows

January 22  Corporations Exist at the Citizens' Pleasure

January 23  Legible Handwriting So Others Can Read

January 24  Ways to Radically Share

January 25  The Internet: Free Travel of the Word

January 26  An Examination of Conscience

January 27  Urgency and Reform

January 28  Simple Lifestyle 2008

January 29  Heifer International

January 30  Respect Animals Especially Pets

January 31  Support the Inspired

 

                       February, 2008

 

February 1   Groundhogs Teach Us Something

February 2   You Are the Light of the World

February 3   Pray and Live the Beatitudes

February 4   Think before You Drink

February 5   Start Lent on a Spiritual Note

February 6   Ash Wednesday's Message:  Sacrifice and Love

February 7   Creative Meals for Lent

February 8   Efficient Vehicles and Global Warming

February 9   Praying from the Heart

February 10  Temptations to Do or Not to Do 

February 11  A Simple Global Solution: Solar Cookers and Ovens

February 12  The Beginning of the Lincoln Year

February 13  Develop Bird Habitats

February 14  The Manifold Mystery of Love

February 15  Enjoy the Art of Story-Telling

February 16  Intrusiveness as a Modern Vice

February 17  Transfiguration and Earthhealing 

February 18  Presidents' Day and the American Way

February 19  Foster Responsible Consumerism

February 20  Highlight Tame and Scenic Rivers

February 21  Earthhealing and We the People

February 22  Promote Cooperatives

February 23  Plan Eco-Vacationing Near Home

February 24  Water Is Essential for Life

February 25  To Jet or Not to Jet: Flying Is for the Birds

February 26  Explore Our Historic Traces

February 27  Support Local Tour Guides

February 28  Urban Simple Living

February 29  Leap out on Leap Day

 

                        March, 2008 

 

March 1    Backyard Gardening

March 2    The Blind Man and Faith

March 3    Genetic Engineering?  

March 4    Fostering Greater Respect

March 5    Select a Healthy Garden Variety       

March 6    Faith, Fiction and Fantasy

March 7    Prune Trees and Shrubs

March 8    List Tree Benefits

March 9    "I Am the Resurrection"  

March 10   Natural Versus Synthetic Fibers

March 11   Praying from the Heart:  Sacred Space

March 12   Abraham Lincoln and His Birth State

March 13   The Underground Home

March 14   Help Create Quiet Zones  

March 15   Wind Power Coming to Life

March 16   Psalm Sunday:  Our Own Journey of Faith  

March 17   Celebrate Spring's Arrival with "Greens"

March 18   Gather Non-Timber Forest Products Wisely 

March 19   Watch for the Birds

March 20   Holy Thursday: Called to be Caregivers

March 21   Good Friday: Death of Forests

March 22   Holy Saturday: Sorrow Turned to Joy

March 23   Easter Faith in 2008

March 24   Becoming our Land  

March 25   The Incarnation

March 26   Sharing Limited Space with Wildlife

March 27   Mobilize Senior Citizens

March 28   Solar-Powered Car

March 29   Honor the Sabbath  

March 30   God's Mercy, Faith and April Showers  

March 31   Choose Green Recreation Activities

 

                              April, 2008

 

April 1   Smoking:  An April's Fools Joke

April 2   Organize an Arbor Day Event

April 3   Confront Television Addiction

April 4   Review Types of Walkways

April 5   Start Thinking Solar

April 6   Journey to Emmaus and Back

April 7   Develop Consider Public Service Announcements

April 8   Travel Lightly

April 9   Expose the Epidemic of Consumption

April 10  Learn about a Cordwood Building

April 11  Plan Before You Build

April 12  Teach-in Tips for Global Warming Day

April 13  Tend Sheep: The Commons    

April 14  Lingering Cool Weather   

April 15  Encourage Youth to Act Environmentally

April 16  Reclaiming the Commons

April 17  Space Versus Down-to-Earth Costs

April 18  Celebrate Citizen Monitors: Modern Paul Reveres    

April 19  National Hanging Out Day

April 20  The Way, the Truth and the Life    

April 21  Honor the Elders

April 22  Think Organic Green

April 23  Green Construction Suggestions

April 24  Hydropower: Large and Small

April 25  The Question    

April 26  Murphy's Law in Appalachia

April 27  Resurrection-Centered Spirituality

April 28  List Ways to Save Time

April 29  Make a Pilgrimage

April 30  Encourage Volunteer Activity

 

                      May, 2008

 

May 1   Joseph the Worker

May 2   What Are Weeds?

May 3   More Thoughts on the Iraq War

May 4   A Case Against Idle Speculation

May 5   Defend the Roadless Forest

May 6   Twelve Ways to Save Energy

May 7   Floral Gardens

May 8   Peace Poles

May 9   Endangered Species

May 10  Pentecost, The Flame of the Spirit    

May 11  Mother's Day:  Love from Love
 May 12  Green Cemeteries      

May 13  Space Tourism

May 14  Managing the Information Overload

May 15  Alternative Justice Approaches

May 16  Ornamentals, Lawns and Gardens

May 17  Apocalypse and the Oil Crash

May 18  Celebrate Trinity and Community   

May 19  Old-Growth Forests

May 20  Mulching Time

May 21  Twelve Ways to Save Water

May 22  Our Oceans and Seas: The Last Frontiers

May 23  Meetings, Meetings

May 24  All Tourism Needs to be Ecological

May 25  Corpus Christi                               

May 26  Visit Cemeteries

May 27  Eight Reasons for Reducing Lawns

May 28  Destroy Chemical Weapons

May 29  Coal: Mountaintop Removal

May 30  Radical Peace and the Sacred Heart

May 31  Visitation: The Magnificat

 

                     June, 2008

 

June 1 Earthhealing on Solid Ground
June 2 Now Is the Time to Think Smaller
June 3 Stewardship and Our Earth
June 4 Restorative Justice through Community Service
June 5 World Environment Day 2008
June 6 D-Day
June 7 River Celebrations
June 8 Mercy, Not Sacrifice
June 9 Oral and Video History
June 10 Guidelines for Edible Landscaping
June 11 Cisterns: Conserve Rain Water
June 12 Spirit Creatures: Animals
June 13 Spirit Creatures: Plants
June 14 Flag Day
June 15 Being Paternal
June 16 Preserve Languages
June 17 Ten Commandments of Resource Use
June 18 Monitoring and Assessing
June 19 Making Composting Acceptable
June 20 Global Village
June 21 Heritage Seed
June 22 Fear Not, the Lord Is with Us
June 23 Resource Self-Control
June 24 John the Baptist
June 25 Bird Sanctuaries
June 26 Resource Conservation Gardening
June 27 Archbishop Romero's Prayer
June 28 Observe -- Don't Make -- Fireworks Displays
June 29 Sts. Peter and Paul: Together But Different
June 30 Reassess the Budget

 

                     July, 2008

 

July 1 Canada: A Good Neighbor
July 2 Examining our Response to the Food Crisis
July 3 Confrontation: Bad or Good?
July 4 Declare Resource Interdependence
July 5 Care for Our Heart
July 6 Overcoming Terrorism through Loving Service
July 7 Local Food Redistribution Systems
July 8 Lakes and Aquaculture
July 9 Vacation Time and Eating
July 10 Chestnut Memories: A Wake and Reawakening
July 11 Eleven Reasons for Locally Grown Food
July 12 Championing Quality Amid Food Shortages
July 13 Sowing Good Seeds
July 14 Agribusiness
July 15 Freedom Gardens: Individual Practice
July 16 Community Gardens: Group Practice
July 17 Food Preserving Techniques
July 18 Solar Food Dryers
July 19 Domestic Potable Water Supplies
July 20 Weeds, Tolerance and Permissiveness
July 21 Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives
July 22 Use Food Storage Space Well
July 23 Food Stamps and Food Commodities
July 24 Global Warming and the Food Crisis
July 25 "Affluenza" versus Simpler Living
July 26 Food Wastes
July 27 Focusing on the Hungry
July 28 Wildscape and Wildlife
July 29 Martha and Mary
July 30 Gardens as Templates for Restoration
July 31 God's Grandeur: An Ignatian Vision

 

 

                     August, 2008

 

August 1 The Poor and Environmental Solutions
August 2 Water Fountains
August 3 Feeding People
August 4 Mobile Homes
August 5 Family Reunions
August 6 Transfiguration
August 7 Nuclear Power Versus Wind Energy
August 8 Spiritual Responsibility and Fidelity
August 9 Intergenerational Gardening
August 10 Spiritual Versus Material Security
August 11 Plan an Autumn Garden
August 12 Global and Local Villages
August 13 Become Self-Taught
August 14 Ark of the Covenant
August 15 Mary: Gentle Woman
August 16 Global Population: Explosion?
August 17 Humility and Faith
August 18 Conflict Resolution and Ecological Concerns
August 19 Common Lands and Private Property Rights
August 20 Domestic Indoor Environment
August 21 Toxic Chemicals: A Social Justice Advocacy Issue
August 22 Photovoltaic Solutions
August 23 The Decentralist Dilemma
August 24 Keys to the Kingdom and Responsibility
August 25 The Mockingbird
August 26 Hands-on Work Experience
August 27 Animal "Rights"
August 28 A Case for Bilingualism
August 29 Speaking the Truth: A Prophetic Stance
August 30 The Internet and Global Communications

 

          September, 2008
 

September 1 Labor: Rights and Responsibilities
September 2 Kind Words and Deeds
September 3 Reflection on Travel Experiences
September 4 Soft Drink Curbs
September 5 Ozone: Friend or Foe?
September 6 The Labyrinth
September 7 Networking with Those in Trouble
September 8 Solar Greenhouses and Cold Frames
September 9 The Ten Commandments of the Forest
September 10 Mold, the Asbestos of the 2000s
September 11 In Defense of Wilderness
September 12 Home Hobbies
September 13 Christians, Genesis and Earthhealing
September 14 The Sign of the Cross
September 15 Let's Try Organizing
September 16 Insulation and Weatherizing
September 17 Citizenship Day: The Soul of America
September 18 International Assistance and Charity
September 19 Use Caution with Commercial Chemicals
September 20 Gardening as a Social Enterprise
September 21 Opportunities to Realize Our Gifts
September 22 Celebrate Autumn Time
September 23 365 Low-cost, Nutritious and Convenient Meals
September 24 Simple Funerals
September 25 More Insurance?
September 26 Natural Sounds All Around
September 27 Road Blocks to Renewable Energy
September 28 The First Day of the Rest of Life
September 29 Learning to Eat Lower on the Food Chain
September 30 U.S. Route 68: A Warning about Road Safety

 

                  October, 2008

 

October 1 Proclaiming a Redemption-Based Spirituality
October 2 St. Francis, Patron of Environmentalists
October 3 St. Francis (Continued)
October 4 St. Francis (Continued)
October 5 Counting the Blessings of the Vineyard
October 6 Learning through Autumn Gardening
October 7 Providing proper Lighting for All
October 8 Striving to Be and Remain Debt-Free
October 9 Challenging the Slipping Memory
October 10 Burning Down the Place Seventeen Ways
October 11 Discovering Backyard America
October 12 Inviting the Uninvited
October 13 Focusing on Ginseng, a Tobacco Substitute
October 14 Harvesting Nature's Produce
October 15 Preparing for Possible Disasters
October 16 Establishing a Local and Family History
October 17 Observing Fourth World Day
October 18 Tackling a Turnover of Yard into Garden
October 19 Rendering to Each Its Due
October 20 Caring for Ourselves as We Age
October 21 Conversing with Plants and Animals
October 22 Addressing Tobacco Use
October 23 Drying Food with Solar Energy
October 24 Questioning During Disarmament Week
October 25 Creating a New Eden
October 26 Expressing Our Love of God and Neighbor
October 27 Dressing for the Season
October 28 Attending the Shut-ins
October 29 Choosing When and Where to Use Synthetics
October 30 Greening Tourist Areas
October 31 Celebrating the Eve of All Hallows
 

 

              November, 2008

 

November 1 Many Good Folks
November 2 Diamonds in the Rough
November 3 Do We Have Democracy?
November 4 Exercise Citizenship: Vote
November 5 Post-Election Blahs
November 6 Hunting as Sport or Necessity
November 7 A Living Will
November 8 Trees and Leaves
November 9 The Church as Our Home
November 10 Building a Worm Composting Bin
November 11 Confronting Mortality: The Afterlife
November 12 Work on a Nature Trail
November 13 Eco-Hypocrisy
November 14 Ten Reasons for Composting Toilets
November 15 Preserving Wildlife Habitats
November 16 Using Our Talents Well
November 17 Darkness Comes
November 18 The Turkey, National Bird
November 19 Reread Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
November 20 Culinary Herb Growing and Use
November 21 Minimizing Habitat Disturbance
November 22 Autumn Tasks: Winterizing the Garden
November 23 Throne or Cross
November 24 Will your Organs to Others
November 25 Design and Build a Garden Pool
November 26 Give Small-Scale Farming a Chance
November 27 Thanksgiving Checklist and Prayer
November 28 Shopping Tips
November 29 Gardening and the Poor
November 30 Active Waiting

 

 

                December, 2008

 

December 1 Ten Ways to Prepare for Winter
December 2 Remembering National Events
December 3 The God Within
December 4 Automobile Accidents
December 5 Hobbies, Crafts and Arts
December 6 The Best Christmas Ever
December 7 Preparing the Way
December 8 Eve and Mary: Choices
December 9 Some Hard Questions in Hard Times
December 10 Winter Nature Walk
December 11 Windbreaks
December 12 Establishing a Global Village
December 13 Garden Economics
December 14 Rejoice Always
December 15 Lighten Up; It's Divine Humor
December 16 The True Meaning of Gifts
December 17 Enlightened Self-Interest, Really?
December 18 Good Grief
December 19 Safe Decorations
December 20 Winter Solstice and Light
December 21 Mary and Joseph
December 22 Tough Times for the Really Needy
December 23 Can We Pray Always?
December 24 The Word Proclaims Peace
December 25 Divine Sensations
December 26 Keep a Quieter House
December 27 Choose Life
December 28 The Holy Family Presentation
December 29 Rails-to-Trails
December 30 End-of-Year Reminders
December 31 A Gaelic Blessing

 

                 January, 2009


January 1 Consider Fresh Beginnings
January 2 Compose a Litany of the Earth
January 3 Join the 109th Christmas Bird Count
January 4 Manifest the Divine
January 5 List Peacemaking Activities
January 6 Plan an Annual Retreat
January 7 Recall Reasons for Living Simply
January 8 Simplify Your Life in Many Ways
January 9 Become an Eco-Traveler
January 10 Resolve to Salt Less this Winter
January 11 Baptism: Reassuring Us to Act
January 12 Make a Winter 12-Veggie Soup
January 13 Begin Small through Community Regeneration
January 14 Launch the Gardening Year
January 15 Eradicate Racist Residue
January 16 Do and Encourage Daily Physical Exercise
January 17 Learn from Ben Franklin: Stay Busy
January 18 Listen for the Seasonal Calls
January 19 Promote Windpower for America
January 20 Pray for our President
January 21 Make a Forest Pledge on National Hug Day
January 22 Care for the Car
January 23 Reuse Materials
January 24 Speak up for Ecumenism
January 25 Celebrate St. Paul's Day
January 26 Save Our Hemlocks
January 27 Protect Wildlife
January 28 Treasure Rural Experience
January 29 Question Retirement
January 30 Search for Community
January 31 Declare All Time Extraordinary

 

         February, 2009

 

February 1 Speak with Authority
February 2 Recognize Candle Power
February 3 Show Hospitality to Wildlife
February 4 Reaffirm Reasons for Composting
February 5 Expose Our State Religion
February 6 Identify Sacred Public and Private Sites
February 7 Come, Come, First Robin
February 8 Cure the Sick
February 9 Confront Noise Pollution
February 10 Acknowledge Our Need for Rest
February 11 Construct Privacy Screens and Noise Barriers
February 12 Celebrate Abe Lincoln's 200th Birthday
February 13 Initiate Ultra-Early Gardening
February 14 Turn Words to Deeds on Valentine's Day
February 15 Touch the Leper
February 16 Utilize Wood Properly
February 17 Tackle Invasive Species
February 18 Accept Old Age
February 19 Attend to Entrances and Signage
February 20 Frequent Public Worship Space
February 21 Consider Waterfalls
February 22 Forgive and Forget?
February 23 Live in Hope
February 24 Curb Fat Twelve Ways
February 25 Welcome Ashes
February 26 Eat Less Meat
February 27 Simplify Life as a Community Project
February 28 Pray for Global Restoration

 

 

           March, 2009

 

March 1 Endure Trials and Temptations
March 2 Question Ecological Civil Disobedience
March 3 Find Winter's Hidden Hope
March 4 Encourage Temporary Cold Frames
March 5 Discover Gardening as Sacred
March 6 Bring Wind Power to the Fore
March 7 Recognize the Art of Pretending
March 8 Participate in the Transfiguration Event
March 9 Create Tranquil Living Space
March 10 Think about a Retreat Cabin
March 11 Why Retire?
March 12 Plant Trees as a Community Project
March 13 Challenge Inconsistent Drug Policies
March 14 Sing the Black Mountain Blues
March 15 Meet the Woman at the Well
March 16 Revisit Past Predictions
March 17 Remember St. Patrick and Clover
March 18 Welcome Baby Boomers to Senior Citizenhood
March 19 Consider Ash Ponds and Toxic Substances
March 20 Celebrate the Vernal Equinox
March 21 Learn about Virtually Wild Ginseng
March 22 Practice Faith as a Public Act
March 23 Be Earthhealing Individuals
March 24 Be Earthhealing Groups
March 25 Live with Potential Disaster
March 26 Promote Disaster Alert and Relief Systems
March 27 Review of My Conflict with Crows
March 28 Champion Appropriate Technology
March 29 Confront Death to Self
March 30 Appreciate Environmental Art
March 31  Protect Streams

 

   April, 2009

 

April 1 Credit for Credit: Who Are We Fooling?
April 2 Peace in the Holy Land: A New Spirit
April 3 Jerry Waddle and Ducks
April 4 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
April 5 Palm Sunday: Hollow Shouts of Victory
April 6 Salt of Our Earth
April 7 World Health Day
April 8 Spy Wednesday
April 9 Nursing Homes
April 10 Calvary and Human Wounds
April 11 Resurrection and the Garden
April 12 We are Easter People
April 13 Easter Monday: Bless the Earth
April 14 Appalachian Floods
April 15 In Defense of Taxes
April 16 Health Care in Hard Times
April 17 Pessimistic or Optimistic Ecoview
April 18 Spring Hikes
April 19 St. Thomas, Easter and Divine Mercy
April 20 The Art of Listening
April 21 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
April 22 Earth Day Commitment
April 23 A Catastrophe or an Opportunity
April 24 National TV-Turnoff Week
April 25 Some Questions for Car Users
April 26 The Road to and from Emmaus
April 27 Spring Rains and Storm Water
April 28 Green Buildings
April 29 Faltering Empire or Opportunity
April 30 Gambling for What?

 

 

 

        May, 2009

 

May 1 International Year of Astronomy
May 2 Derby Day Celebration
May 3 Shepherding in Times of Crises
May 4 The Gift of Wildflowers
May 5 Animal Care
May 6 Lead Contamination
May 7 2009 National Day of Prayer
May 8 Democracy 101
May 9 Historic Preservation Week
May 10 Joined to the Vine
May 11 Converting from American to Global Measurements
May 12 Simplify Lawn Care
May 13 Contrasting Financial Views
May 14 Shock or Disaster Capitalism and Environmentalism
May 15 Wisdom Is in Short Supply
May 16 Endangered Species Day
May 17 Holy Land: One-State Solution?
May 18 Sustainability and Environment
May 19 Equal Green Practices for All?
May 20 Rainforests: The Planet's Lungs
May 21 Resource Conscious in 2009
May 22 A Global Maritime Corps
May 23 Justice and Charity
May 24 Ascension: Why Look to the Sky?
May 25 Memorial Day and Senior Moments
May 26 Coping with Higher Gasoline Prices
May 27 Rachel Carson's Birthday
May 28 Prophetic Response to Poverty
May 29 Being Faithful Is a Success Story
May 30 Internet and Spreading the Good News
May 31 Pentecost:The Restless Wind

 

 

           June, 2009

June 1 Participating in National River Cleanup Week?
June 2 Patronizing Tailgate or Farmers' Markets
June 3 Teaching Good Environmental Practice
June 4 Promoting National Trails Day
June 5 Camping Smart
June 6 Observing Strawberry Moon
June 7 Radiating the Trinity
June 8 Sightseeing Values
June 9 Honoring Centenarians
June 10 Separating Church and State
June 11 Returning Phoenix: Nuclear Power
June 12 Juggling and Multitasking
June 13 Celebrating Flag Day
June 14 Building Up the Body of Christ
June 15 Engineering Pharmaceuticals from Crops
June 16 Gardening Intensively
June 17 Dealing with Poisons
June 18 Enjoying International Picnic Day
June 19 Saving the Climate at Low Cost
June 20 Preparing for the Summer Solstice
June 21 Recognizing God's Power Without and Within
June 22 Stinging Summer Insects
June 23 Staying alert to Environmental Sleepers
June 24 Eating Right
June 25 Learning from Custer's Last Stand
June 26 Presenting the Gift of Peace
June 27 Remembering Helen Keller
June 28 Improving the Quality of Life
June 29 Picking Early Blackberries
June 30 Mandating a World Grain Reserve

 

          July, 2009

 

July 1 Cultivating Anglo-American Friendship
July 2 Enduring Summer's Heat
July 3 Being Free from Credit and Debt
July 4 Reading the Declaration of Independence
July 5 Risking to Be Prophetic
July 6 Affirming the "Jogger's Lament"
July 7 Cooling without Air Conditioning
July 8 Keeping Cool through Other Practices
July 9 Celebrating National Ice Cream Day
July 10 Discouraging Pests through Interplanting
July 11 Battling Pests with Insects and Wildlife
July 12 Ministering Lightly
July 13 Reconsidering "Captive Nations Week"
July 14 Learning from the French
July 15 Remembering to Water Plants
July 16 Hiking in Summer
July 17 Realizing Mortality during "Endless July"
July 18 Implementing Wildlife Controls
July 19 Striving to Lead the Floundering
July 20 Recognizing Light Pollution on Moon Day
July 21 Observing Space Week
July 22 Fighting Hunger in America in 2009
July 23 Skygazing and the Perseid Meteor Showers
July 24 Assisting the Landless
July 25 Starting A Cooking School
July 26 Multiplying Loaves
July 27 Building with Green Materials
July 28 Traveling by Air
July 29 Learning about Medicinal Herbs
July 30 Pirating and Corporate Accountability
July 31 Defending Human Rights

 

 

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                     Subject Matter 2006-09

Agriculture

Animals and Wildlife

Appalachia and Regional Culture

Arts

Charity and Social Justice

Citizenship

Communications

Community Development

Community -- Seniors

Consumerism and Simple Living

Disasters

Earthhealing

Eco-Spirituality

Education

Energy -- General

Energy -- Conservation

Energy -- Sources and Applications

Environment -- General

Environment -- Climate Change

Environment -- Pollution and Protection

Environment -- Indoor

Ethnicity and States

Family

Food

Food -- Preparation

Food -- Nutrition

Forest and Trees

Gardening

Health -- General

Health -- Personal

Health -- Safety

Historical Documents and Preservation

Housing and Construction

Human Rights and International Issues

Land Conservation and Development

National Policy

National Holidays

Organizations

Peace and War Issues

People

Personal Conduct

Personal Planning

Plants

Poetry

Population

Recreation

Religion and Public Prayer

Spirituality

Travel and Transportation

Waste and Resource Use

Water Conservation and Protection

Weather and Seasons

Homilies -- Sundays and Major Feasts

 

                           Agriculture

                    

February 4, 06     Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)

March 11, 06       Planting Fruit Trees  (see Forest)

July 13, 06        Threshing

September 21, 06   Limited Fertile Land for Food Production         

May 11, 07         Hemp Cultivation?

July 26, 07        The Value of Ponds

August 25, 07      Tobacco's Future

September 11, 07   Arable Land Shortages

June 21, 08        Heritage Seed

July 8, 08         Lakes and Aquaculture

July 14, 08        Agribusiness  

July 21, 08        Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives

November 26, 08    Give Small-Scale Farming a Chance

June 2, 09         Patronizing Tailgate or Farmers' Markets       

June 15, 09        Engineering Pharmaceuticals from Crops

         

                   Animals and Wildlife

 

April 24, 06       Metamorphosis and Butterflies

May 20, 06         Coyotes, City Slinkers and Country Callers

June 8, 06         Dogs and Best Friends Day

July 26, 06        Snakes Tell Us Something  

August 4, 06       Black Bears

August 19, 06      Herding Cattle

August 21, 06      Bald Eagle Days

September 12, 06   American Bison  

October 19, 06     Wildlife of the Month: The Squirrel

November 15, 06    Chipmunks and Ground Squirrels

December 19, 06    The Animals at Christmas

December 22, 06    Capricorn, the Goat

February 1, 07     Winter Owls

March 3, 07        The Elk Have Returned

April 17, 07       The Red Fox

May 12, 07         Migratory Birds

May 17, 07         The Trusty Hound Dog

June 20, 07        Pack Rats  

July 2, 07         Jake, The Wolf Spider

July 10, 07        Ducks: Wildlife of the Month

July 12, 07        Where Have All the Honey Bees Gone?

August 20, 07      Eagles and Turkeys 

August 21, 07      Animal Shelters

October 2, 07      Bengal Tigers and Other Big Cats   

November 24, 07    Beavers and Natural Wetlands

December 3, 07     Rabbits 

January 30, 08     Respect Animals Especially Pets

February 1, 08     Groundhogs Teach Us Something

February 13, 08    Develop Bird Habitats

March 19, 08       Watch for the Birds

March 26, 08       Sharing Limited Space with Wildlife

June 12, 08        Spirit Creatures: Animals

June 25, 08        Bird Sanctuaries

July 28, 08        Wildscape and Wildlife

August 25, 08      The Mockingbird

August 27, 08      Animal "Rights"

September 11, 08   In Defense of Wilderness 

November 15, 08    Preserving Wildlife Habitats                   

November 18, 08    The Turkey, National Bird  

November 21, 08    Minimizing Habitat Disturbance 

January 3, 09      Join the 109th Christmas Bird Count             

January 27, 09     Protect Wildlife      

February 3, 09     Show Hospitality to Wildlife

February 7, 09     Come, Come, First Robin

March 27, 09       Review of My Conflict with Crows

May 5, 09          Animal Care

June 22, 09        Stinging Summer Insects

 

                Appalachia and Regional Culture

 

January 4, 06      Resilient Mountains

June 1, 06         Celebrate Appalachia

August 10, 06      Kentucky's Natural Bridge                   

September 15, 06   Appalachian Energy Policy              

October 30, 06     Swinging Bridges  

March 20, 07       The Abandoned Homestead

March 22, 07       Rock Fences and Dry Stone Walls

May 4, 07          Two Faces of Kentucky

May 5, 07          The Horse Culture

June 1, 07         Healing Appalachia

June  6, 07        Sheltowee Trace

July 21, 07        The Abandoned Homestead

April 26, 08       Murphy's Law in Appalachia

June  7, 08        River Celebrations

March 14, 09       Sing the Black Mountain Blues

April 14, 09       Appalachian Floods

               

                           Arts

 

June 10, 06        Annual Woodcarvers Day

January 6, 07      Green Gift Wrapping

January 23, 07     Encourage Good Penmanship and Handwriting

January 24, 07     A Potter Molding Clay

March 15, 07       Wind Chimes in Changing Times

June 8, 07         Architects as Earthhealers   

June 14, 07        Old Car Art 

March 7, 09        Recognize the Art of Pretending 

March 30, 09       Appreciate Environmental Art

April 20, 09       The Art of Listening

         

                Charity and Social Justice

 

January 25, 07     Wealth and Poverty  

February  12, 07   Globalizing Lincoln's Insight

February 13, 07    The Problem of Acquiescence

February 15, 07    Broadening the Field of Earthhealing

February  17, 07   "Politics is Money"

February 27, 07    Helping to Empower Others       

March 1, 07        To Whom Do Resources Belong?

March 5, 07        Excessive Wealth is Undemocratic       

March 6, 07        Liberate the Affluent 

March 7, 07        Reducing Affluence Improves Quality of Life  

March 8, 07        Choose Non-Violence in Place of Violence

March 10, 07       Learn from the Poor

March 13, 07       Seek Justice, Not Just Charity

March 14, 07       Inspire the Overlooked

March 19, 07       Is Changing the Social Order a Credible Message?

March 29, 07       Take What Is Rightly Ours

May 14, 07         What's Wrong With Billionaires?

June 27, 07        Cash Replaces Food Parcels

August 13, 07      Lefthanders' Day and Practical Tolerance

August 14, 07      Soldiers Dying in Vain

September 14, 07   American Military Expenditures:  A Cross of Iron 

September 15, 07   Declaration of Debt

September 25, 07   The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Restive

October 15, 07         Injustice

October 17, 07     Isolation, Never Again

October 29, 07     Catastrophe: Live within Our Means

November 15, 07    Who Redistributes the World's Resources

November 17, 07    Wars Triggered by Climate Change

November 28, 07    Credit and Borrowing off of Future Generations 

November 30, 07    Share the World's Resources     

December 4, 07     The Poor: Problem or Solution

December 5, 07     Off-setting: Modern Snake Oil Sales?        

December 6, 07     Charity and the Christmas Spirit

December 10, 07    Ecologically-Related Human Rights

May 15, 08         Alternative Justice Approaches

June 4, 08         Restorative Justice through Community Service

August 12, 08      Global and Local Villages

August 19, 08      Common Lands and Private Property Rights

August 21, 08      Toxic Chemicals: A Social Justice Advocacy Issue

September 18, 08   International Assistance and Charity

October 17, 08     Observing Fourth World Day

December 12, 08    Establishing a Global Village       

December 22, 08    Hard Times for the Really Needy

January 15, 09     Eradicate Racist Residue    

February 14, 09    Turn Words to Deeds on Valentine's Day         

May 23, 09         Justice and Charity

May 28, 09         Prophetic Response to Poverty

      

                             Citizenship

 

June 14, 06        Patriotism and the Flag

July 3, 06         Fair Taxes

July 4, 06         Count America's Blessings

October 3, 06      Sanctuary

November 6, 06     Going to the Polls

August 26, 06      Women's Equality Day

August 29, 06      Whistleblowers Can Be Martyrs

September 19, 06   Lobbyists and Campaign Contributions   

November 11, 06    The Ones who Gave their Lives

December 7, 06     Keep America Beautiful Day

February 14, 07    Have a Heart Women:  Register for the Draft!     

July 4, 07         Forbearers and Freedom

September 17, 07   Enhancing Our Sense of Citizenship 

December 29, 07    Civility and Courtesy

January 22, 08     Corporations Exist at the Citizens' Pleasure

February 21, 08    Earthhealing and We the People

February 22, 08    Promote Cooperatives

April 18, 08       Celebrate Citizen Monitors: Modern Paul Reveres   

April 30, 08       Encourage Volunteer Activity

September 1, 08    Labor: Rights and Responsibilities

September 17, 08   Citizenship Day:  The Soul of America

November 3, 08     Do We Have Democracy?

November 4, 08     Exercise Citizenship:  Vote

November 5, 08     Post-Election Blahs           

December 9, 08     Some Questions in Hard Times

March 2, 09        Question Ecological Civil Disobedience

March 13, 09       Challenge Inconsistent Drug Policies

April 8, 09        Spy Wednesday

 

                        Communications

 

December 18, 06    Internet Freedom and "Gatekeepers"

February 2, 07     Enlightenment and Websites

May 29, 07         Globish:  Going Half Way

December 1, 07     Christmas Card Time?

January 19, 08     Cell Phone and Silent Space

January 23, 08     Legible Handwriting So Others Can Read

January 25, 08     The Internet: Free Travel of the Word            

February 15, 08    Enjoy the Art of Story-Telling   

June 9, 08         Oral and Video History

June 16, 08        Preserve Languages

August 30, 08      The Internet and Global Communications         

May 30, 09         Internet and Spreading the Good News 

              

                     Community Development

 

February  21, 06  Share Community Resources

November 3, 06    World Community Day

December 16, 06   Mobilizing Faith-Based Communities

April 25, 07      Conservation Easements  

April 26, 07      Support Micro Loans                  

June 15, 07       Two Models of Leadership

June 16, 07       Leadership and the Principle of Subsidiarity

January 13, 09    Begin Small through Community Regeneration

January 30, 09    Search for Community     

March 12, 09      Plant Trees as a Community Project

              

                      Community -- Seniors

 

April 8, 06        Seniors and the Driving Privilege

October 18, 06     Recording Elders as Holiday Gift

June 9, 07         The Treasure of Seniors

March 27, 08       Mobilize Senior Citizens

April 21, 08       Honor the Elders

October 28, 08     Attending the Shut-ins

January 29, 09     Question Retirement

February 18, 09    Accept Old Age

March 18, 09       Welcome Baby Boomers to Senior Citizenhood

April 9, 09        Nursing Homes          

May 25, 09         Memorial Day and Senior Moments

June 9, 09         Honoring Centenarians

 

                    Consumerism and Simple Living

 

January 26, 06     Small is Beautiful

February  18, 06   Faulty Product Complaints

February  27, 06   Mardi Gras Celebration?

April  1, 06       Foolishness and Credit Cards

May 9, 06          Beware of Impulse Buying

June 20, 06        Composting Bin

July 6, 06         Know What to Stash and What to Trash

July 17, 06        China, Don't Follow Us:  Private Automobiles

July 18, 06                "           Steaks and Hamburgers

July 19, 06                "           Excessive Heating and Cooling

July 20, 06                "           Expansive Interior Space

July 21, 06                "           The Throwaway Culture

August 11, 06      Twelve Ways to Reduce Grocery Bills

August 18, 06      The "Walmartization" of America

September 22, 06   Petroleum Addiction

November 24, 06    Buy Nothing Day

October 13, 06     Good Money, Bad Money

January 6, 07      Green Gift Wrapping

March 9, 07        Rainforest Products Revisited                

July 3, 07         Declare Independence from Stuff

August 8, 07       Bike Systems

August 17, 07      Making Do   

September 7, 07    Live Earth Pledge

October 8, 07      Soft or Hard Approaches to Lifestyle Change

October 9, 07      Soft Approach:  If We Change Our Ways...

October 10, 07     Hard Approach:  Unless We Change Our Ways...   

October 11, 07     Voluntary Change Has Inherent Limitations     

October 12, 07     Beyond Hard or Soft Approaches

January 24, 08     Ways to Radically Share

January 28, 08     Simple Lifestyle 2008

January 31, 08     Support the Inspired

February 19, 08    Foster Responsible Consumerism

February 28, 08    Urban Simple Living

March 10, 08       Natural Versus Synthetic Fibers

March 14, 08       Help Create Quiet Zones

April 3, 08        Confront Television Addiction

April 7, 08        Develop Consider Public Service Announcements

April 9, 08        Expose the Epidemic of Consumption

April 22, 08       Think Organic Green

April 25, 08       The Question

June 2, 08         Now Is the Time to Think Smaller

July 25, 08        "Affluenza" versus Simpler Living

August 2, 08       Water Fountains

September 4, 08    Soft Drink Curbs

November 10, 08    Building a Worm Composting Bin

November 14, 08    Ten Reasons for Composting Toilets

November 28, 08    Shopping Tips

December 6, 08     Twelve Gifts in Hard Times          

January  7, 09     Recall Reasons for Living Simply

January 8, 09      Simplify Your Life in Many Ways

February 27, 09    Simplify Life as a Community Project

March 28, 09       Champion Appropriate Technology                

April 1, 09        Credit for Credit:  Who Are We Fooling?

 

                           Disasters

 

March  3, 06       Natural Disasters and the Environment

October 3, 07      Earthquakes and Acts of God

October 10, 08     Burning Down the Place Seventeen Ways

October 15, 08     Preparing for Possible Disasters

December 4, 08     Automobile Accidents

March 25, 09       Live with Potential Disaster

March 26, 09       Promote Disaster Alert and Relief Systems      

April 23, 09       A Catastrophe or an Opportunity         

 

                          Earthhealing      

 

March 23, 09       Be Earthhealing Individuals

March 24, 09       Be Earthhealing Groups   

April 17, 09       Pessimistic or Optimistic Ecoview

April 22, 09       Earth Day Commitment

 

                         Eco-Spirituality

 

  Towards an Authentic Eco-Spirituality   Special Issues

  An Eco-Spirituality through the Seasons Draft Book

April 17, 06      All Creation Gives Praise to God

May 6, 06         The Rainbow:  God's Covenant with the Earth

July 10, 06       Retreat in the Woods

January 13, 07    Lifestyle and Prophetic Witness

June 25, 07       Creature Companions

June 26, 07       Stations of the Eco-Cross

November 23, 07   Piety:  Enhancing the Sense of Mystery

April 27, 08      Resurrection-Centered Spirituality

June 12, 08       Spirit Creatures: Animals

June 13, 08       Spirit Creatures: Plants

September 13, 08  Christians, Genesis and Earthhealing

October 1, 08     Proclaiming a Redemption-Based  Spirituality

October 21, 08    Conversing with Plants and Animals

October 25, 08    Creating a New Eden                   

November 13, 08   Eco-Hypocrisy

 

                          Education

                       

January 23, 06     Bookwriting

February 8, 06     Ongoing Education

February  11, 06   Inventor's Day:  New Uses of Our Hands

April 27, 06       Youth and the Work Ethic

June 6, 06         Child Youth Day

July 1, 06         Literacy Problems    

July 7, 06         Alternative College Routes

October 25, 06     Teachers of English

November 14, 06    American Education Week  

February 26, 07    Geological Awakening 

September 8, 07    The Value of Improved Literacy

April 12, 08       Teach-in Tips for Global Warming Day

April 15, 08       Encourage Youth to Act Environmentally

August 13, 08      Become Self-Taught

August 26, 08      Hands-on Work Experience

August 28, 08      A Case for Bilingualism

September 29, 08   Learning to Eat Lower on the Food Chain

October 8, 08      Striving to Be and Remain Debt-Free

June 3, 09         Teaching Good Environmental Practice

June 25, 09        Learning from Custer's Last Stand

               

                     Energy -- General

 

September 15, 06  Appalachian Energy Policy

October 7, 06     Solar Reflections

October 24, 06    Nuclear Power: Global Myths and Facts

May 19, 07        A Fee for the Carbon Content of Fuels

October 20, 07    Morality and Nuclear Power

November 5, 07    Planning and Energy Consumption     

November 6, 07    Sustainable Energy Blueprint

November 7, 07    Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free    

November 8, 07    Proposed Energy Policy Initiatives      

November 9, 07    A Man on the Moon Renewable Energy Project

February 2, 09   Recognize Candle Power  

 

                   Energy -- Conservation

             (See Travel & Transportation)

 

January 30, 06    Improving Gas Mileage

March 14, 06      Must We Import Oil?

March 29, 06      Refrigerate Conservatively              

November 16, 07   Clothes Lines Hang Out

December 13, 07   Attributing the Driving Time

February 8, 08    Efficient Vehicles and Global Warming

May 6, 08         Twelve Ways to Save Energy

April 19, 08      National Hanging Out Day

September 16, 08  Insulation and Weatherizing

December 11, 08   Windbreaks

January 22, 09    Care for the Car

 

                 Energy -- Sources and Applications

 

January 10, 06    Shale Oil 

February 24, 06   Solar choices

July 5, 06        Traditional Energy Sources

July 8, 06        Geothermal Applications

July 12, 06       Cellulosic Fuels

July 15, 06       Biodiesel Fuel

November 27, 06   Solar Shingles

December 26, 06   Solar Power Made Easy

June 19, 07       Tar Sands

July 24, 07       Corn: The Corny Biofuel

August 24, 07     Better Sources of Biofuels and Plastics?

September 12, 07  Another Myth about Nuclear Energy

October 6, 07     What to Look for on Solar Tours

December 17, 07   Renewable America -- 2025 

December 18, 07   Renewable America -- State-by-State

December 19, 07   Hydropower's Potential 

December 20, 07   Wind and Populated Areas

December 21, 07   High Potential Solar Areas

December 22, 07   High Potential Geothermal Areas

December 24, 07   Make America Energy Renewable

January 17, 08    The Pluses and Minuses of Wood Heating

February 11, 08   A Simple Global Solution: Solar Cookers and Ovens 

March 15, 08      Wind Power Coming to Life

March 28, 08      Solar-Powered Car

April 5, 08       Start Thinking Solar

April 24, 08      Hydropower: Large and Small

May 29, 08        Coal: Mountaintop Removal

August 7, 08      Nuclear Power Versus Wind Energy

August 22, 08     Photovoltaic Solutions

September 27, 08  Road Blocks to Renewable Energy

October 23, 08    Drying Food with Solar Energy

January 19, 09    Promote Windpower for America

March 6, 09       Bring Wind Power to the Fore

June 11, 09       Returning Phoenix: Nuclear Power

              

                     Environment -- General

 

January 2, 06     An Earthhealing Program Report

January 7, 06     One Year and On-Line

January 11, 06    Respect Planet Earth

March 27, 06      Carbon Dioxide:  Friend or Foe?

April 19, 06      The Nuclear Phoenix

April 22, 06      Earth Day

May 22, 06        Maritime Day Revisited

May 23, 06        The Web of Life

May 26, 06        Interreligious Cooperation and the Environment

June 29, 06       Unchanging Rock

September 26, 06  The A to Z of Earthhealers

October 10, 06    Environmentalism and Churches

November  7, 06   James Lovelock:  Right or Wrong?

November 16, 06   Natural Capital

November 20, 06   Barns: Environmental Weather Vanes  

December 2, 06    Environmental Stewardship

December 28, 06   The Golden Fleece Award

January 8, 07     Protecting Endangered Areas

January 17, 07    Steve Collingsworth's Answer to Blasting Effects

January 30, 07    Environmental Costs Exaggerated

March 16, 07      Overfishing the Oceans

April 10, 07      International Polar Year

April 16, 07      Keeping America and the World Beautiful

April 20, 07      Earth Day Evolving

April 21, 07      Revelation and Earth Day

May 16, 07        The Glory or Fate of Coral Reefs

August 11, 07     "Smoky Holler"

August 18, 07     Forms of Noise and Excessive Sound

September 19, 07  Environmental Beatitudes in Autumn

March 3, 08       Genetic Engineering?  

March 24, 08      Becoming our Land

May 9, 08         Endangered Species

May 17, 08        Apocalypse and the Oil Crash

May 22, 08        Our Oceans and Seas: The Last Frontiers

June 3, 08        Stewardship and Our Earth   

June 5, 08        World Environment Day 2008

June 20, 08       Global Village

September 26, 08  Natural Sounds All Around

January 21, 09    Make a Forest Pledge on National Hug Day         

February 17, 09   Tackle Invasive Species       

March 9, 09       Create Tranquil Living Space

May 16, 09        Endangered Species Day

May 18, 09        Sustainability and Environment

May 19, 09        Equal Green Practices for All?

June 23, 09       Staying alert to Environmental Sleepers

 

                  Environment -- Climate Change

 

May 27, 06        Global Warming and Prudence

November 21, 06   Added Seriousness of Global Warming

January 19, 07    What to Do about Global Warming

April 14, 07      Global Warming Day

July 23, 07       Is the Glacier an Endangered Species?

August 10, 07     EU Approaches to Global Warming

September 3, 07   Laboring to Save the Earth

September 6, 07   Climate Change and the Poor

September 28, 07  Neutral Carbon:  A Shell Game?

June 19, 09       Saving the Climate at Low Cost

 

              Environment -- Pollution and Protection                                    (See Water Protection)

February  15, 06  Vibrational Pollution: Use of Blasting Materials

March 10, 06      Acid Rain

May 13, 06        Spring Environmental Cleanup

May 17, 06        Treat Chemicals with Respect

June 3, 06        Protect the Rivers

October 17, 06    Amazon as Food Belt?

April 23, 07      The Environmental Costs of Meetings

May 21, 07        Noise Awareness Week 

May 22,07         The Harmony of Sounds and Silence 

May 23, 07        Noise Assaults Us 

May 24, 07        Noise Sensitivity 

May 25, 07        Ten Ways to Reduce Noise 

May 26, 07        Ten Ways to Create Silent Space

September 19, 08  Use Caution with Commercial Chemicals

November 20, 07   Lead and Children's Day

August 21, 08     Toxic Chemicals:  A Social Justice Advocacy Issue 

September 5, 08   Ozone:  Friend or Foe?

January 10, 09    Resolve to Salt Less this Winter

February 9, 09    Confront Noise Pollution                  

March 19, 09      Consider Ash Ponds and Toxic Substances   

March 31, 09      Protect Streams

May 6, 09         Lead Contamination

May 9, 09         Historic Preservation Week

            

 

                      Environment -- Indoor

 

March 24, 06      Equipment to Address Noise Problems

December 9, 06    House Size and Spatial Demands                

December 14, 06   Lead in the Home

December 27, 06   Radon and the Home

August 7, 07      Rural Indoor Air Pollution

August 20, 08     Domestic Indoor Environment  

September 10, 08  Mold, the Asbestos of the 2000s

December 26, 08   Keep a Quieter House

            

                    Ethnicity and States

 

January 28, 06    Chinese New Year

March 17, 06      The Luck of the Irish

April 25, 06      Holocaust Remembrance Day

May 5, 06         Cinco de Mayo

June 19, 06       Juneteenth

September 16, 06  Mayflower Day

October 2, 06     Yom Kippur and Fighting Anti-Semitism

November 10, 06   Moslems and Respect

August 23, 07     Eastern European Population Decline

September 1, 07   Cherokee National Holiday

September 10, 07  Hispanic Heritage and Fair Trade Movement

September 21, 07  World Gratitude & Native American Day

October 31, 07    British Influence:  Wax or Wane?

December 8, 07    America's Saint Names

January 21, 08    Africans:  Joy and Sorrows

August 28, 08     A Case for Bilingualism

                

                            Family

 

September 24, 07   Family Day

May 11, 08         Mother's Day:  Love from Love

August  5, 08      Family Reunions

October 16, 08     Establishing a Local and Family History  

               

                          Food

                   (See Plants)

June 24, 06         Eating in the Wild

July 14, 06         Taste the Berries of Summer

September 5, 06     Peaches

July 18, 07         Eat Simply

October 16, 07      World Food Day Revisited

November 3, 07      Nut-Gathering in Autumn         

July 2, 08          Examining our Response to the Food Crisis

July 7, 08          Local Food Redistribution Systems

July 9, 08          Vacation Time and Eating

July 11, 08         Eleven Reasons for Locally Grown Food

July 12, 08         Championing Quality Amid Food Shortages

July 17, 08         Food Preserving Techniques

July 18, 08         Solar Food Dryers

July 22, 08         Use Food Storage Space Well 

July 23, 08         Food Stamps and Food Commodities

July 24, 08         Global Warming and the Food Crisis

July 26, 08         Food Wastes  

September 4, 08     Soft Drink Curbs

October 14, 08      Harvesting Nature's Produce

November 20, 08     Culinary Herb Growing and Use

June 2, 09          Patronizing Tailgate or Farmers' Markets                

                  Food -- Preparation

 

January 5, 06       99 Ways to Prepare Apples

February  25, 06    Make a Persimmon Pie

March  7, 06        Big Breakfasts

June 17, 06         Pickling

August 30, 06       Making Sorghum

January 27, 07      Return to the Twelve-Component Soup  

July 18, 07         Eat Simply

September 4, 07     Pasta Salad Varieties

October 13, 07      Herbal Teas

November 14, 07     The Time for Pears

November 27, 07     Sauerkraut or Choucroute

January 15, 08      Soups for Winter

February 7, 08      Creative Meals for Lent

March 17, 08        Celebrate Spring's Arrival with "Greens"

October 23, 08      Drying Food with Solar Energy                 

November 20, 08     Culinary Herb Growing and Use

January 12, 09      Make a Winter 12-Veggie Soup

               

                     Food -- Nutrition

 

March  9, 06       National Nutrition Month

October 26, 06     Six Arguments for a Greener Diet

September 23, 08   365 Low-cost, Nutritious and Convenient Meals  

September 29, 08   Learning to Eat Lower on the Food Chain       February 24, 09    Curb Fat Twelve Ways

February 26, 09    Eat Less Meat

April 21, 09       Fresh Fruit and Vegetables    

           

                         Forest and Trees

 

February 6, 06     The Threat of Logging:  Bialowieza Forest

April 28, 06       Arbor and Bird Day

May 15, 06         Problem Lawns and Fruit/Nut Trees

June 22, 06        Reflecting in the Forest  

July 28, 06        Black Locust

August 5, 06       Forest Fires

August 16, 06      Mixed Mesophytic Forest      

May 1, 07          Wildfires and Forest Life 

May 10, 07         Tree Markings

June 13, 07        Tulip Poplars

September 5, 07    Urban Forests

January 10, 08     The American Chestnut is Coming Back

March 7, 08        Prune Trees and Shrubs

March 8, 08        List Tree Benefits

March 18, 08       Gather Non-Timber Forest Products Wisely

April 2, 08        Organize an Arbor Day Event

May 5, 08          Defend the Roadless Forest

May 19, 08         Old-Growth Forests

July 10, 08        Chestnut Memories:  A Wake and Reawakening

September 9, 08    The Ten Commandments of the Forest              

January 26, 09     Save Our Hemlocks

March 12, 09       Plant Trees as a Community Project

May 20, 09         Rainforests: The Planet's Lungs

 

                              Gardening 

 

January 19, 06    Winter Garden Plans

February 2, 06    The 2006 Garden:  A Light

March 4, 06       Container Gardening

April 5, 06       The Dignity of Gardening

April 12, 06      Young People's Herb Garden

May 8, 06         Gardening in May

August 8, 06      A Land of Victory Gardens

September 2, 06   Sow Autumn Greens    

February 9, 07    Ultra Early Gardening

April 9, 07       Garden & Library Week

June 5, 07        Backyard Gardening versus CSAs 

July 30, 07       Create a Butterfly Garden

January 11, 08    Launching the Growing Year:  Hot Beds

March 1, 08       Backyard Gardening                

March 5, 08       Select a Healthy Garden Variety

May 7, 08         Floral Gardens

May 16, 08        Ornamentals, Lawns and Gardens

May 20, 08        Mulching Time

June 19, 08       Making Composting Acceptable 

June 26, 08       Resource Conservation Gardening

July 15, 08       Freedom Gardens: Individual Practice

July 16, 08       Community Gardens: Group Practice

July 30, 08       Gardens as Templates for Restoration

August 9, 08      Intergenerational Gardening

August 11, 08     Plan an Autumn Garden

September 8, 08   Solar Greenhouses and Cold Frames

September 20, 08  Gardening as a Social Enterprise 

October 6, 08     Learning through Autumn Gardening

October 18, 08    Tackling a Turnover of Yard into Garden

November 22, 08   Autumn Tasks: Winterizing the Garden     

November 29, 08   Gardening and the Poor            

December 13, 08   Garden Economics

January 14, 09    Launch the Gardening Year                

February 13, 09   Initiate Ultra-Early Gardening

March 4, 09       Encourage Temporary Cold Frames                 

March 5, 09       Discover Gardening as Sacred

June 16, 09       Gardening Intensively

 

                        Health -- General

 

February  3, 06   Bird Flu Pandemic?

March 20, 06      Protect Non-Smoker Rights

March 21, 06      Alcohol Problems 

March 22, 06      Drug Problems

March 23, 06      Substance Abuse

April 6, 06       Hospital Visits

April 7, 06       World Health Requirements

May 12, 06        Nurses as Model Caregivers

August 2, 06      Breastfeeding Week  

August 22, 06     Nutrition and School Children

September 27, 06  Fighting Depression and Desolation from News

October 23, 06    African Agony

November 4, 06    Green Hospitals

December 1, 06    AIDS Day Revisited

March 12, 07      The Gift of Memory        

April 7, 07       Global Health Is a Global Concern

April 24, 07      Physical Exercise for All

January  5, 08    AIDS Epidemic Update

November 7, 08    A Living Will

November 24, 08   Will your Organs to Others

April 7, 09       World Health Day

April 16, 09      Health Care in Hard Times

 

                     Health -- Personal

 

January 12, 06    Dress for Warmth: Wear Long Underwear

January 27, 06    Seven Ways to Combat Stress

February  10, 06  Jogging for Health

March 15, 06      Anxiety

April 20, 06      Lotteries and Sanity 

September 30, 06  Tremor with the Hands

November 29, 06   Compulsive Counter

January 5, 07     Earthhealing and Personal Health Concerns

February 6, 07    Dieting to Lose Weight  

February 20, 07   Look Again at Our Fat Intake

May 2, 07         Going "Cold Turkey"

August 3, 07      Flowers for Healing

September 26, 07  Discernment Process: Reasons for Smoking

September 27, 07  Discernment Process: Reasons against Smoking  

October 1, 07     A Case for Moderate Vegetarianism

October 26, 07    Indoor Physical Exercise  

January  7, 08    Facing Reality through Health Checkups

July  5, 08       Care for Our Heart

October 7, 08     Providing proper Lighting for All

October 9, 08     Challenging the Slipping Memory

October 20, 08    Caring for Ourselves as We Age

December 26, 08   Keep a Quieter House

January 16, 09    Do and Encourage Daily Physical Exercise

February 10, 09   Acknowledge Our Need for Rest  

June 24, 09       Eating Right

                

                          Health -- Safety

 

January 3, 06    Preparing for an Ice Storm

February 9, 06   Lightning

August 7, 06     Emergency Evacuation Plans

September 14, 06 Heed Road Signs -- and Crosses               

December 7, 06   Fire Safety Day

May 28, 08       Destroy Chemical Weapons

June 28, 08      Observe -- Don't Make -- Fireworks Displays

September 19, 08 Use Caution with Commercial Chemicals

September 30, 08 U.S. Route 68: A Warning about Road Safety  

October 22, 08   Addressing Tobacco Use

December 19, 08  Safe Decorations

June 17, 09      Dealing with Poisons             

 

              Historic Documents and Preservation

 

August 23, 06    Veterans History Project

   

                   Housing and Construction

 

January 18, 06    The Cob House

January 31, 06    The Yurt

January 12, 07    Planning a House

May 9, 07         Constructing a Retreat Cabin

June 11, 07       Sod and Pressed Earth Houses

March 13, 08      The Underground Home

April 10, 08      Learn about a Cordwood Building

April 11, 08      Plan Before You Build

April 23, 08      Green Construction Suggestions

August 2, 08       Water Fountains

August 4, 08      Mobile Homes

February 11, 09   Construct Privacy Screens and Noise Barriers

February 19, 09   Attend to Entrances and Signage

February 21, 09   Consider Waterfalls

April 28, 09      Green Buildings

 

            Human Rights and International Issues

 

February 1, 06    Extolling Freedom

March 16, 06      Freedom of Information Day

April 18, 06      Third World Day

May 3, 06         Iraq War:  A Three-Nation Solution?

May 19, 06        North American Community

September 4, 06   The Right to Organize

September 8, 06   The Right to Water

September 25, 06  World Trade Deficit

January 3, 07     Human Rights and Tibet's Freedom       

January 9, 07     Kidney Gift or Bazaar

January 10, 07    Preserving Heritage Sites in Iraq

January 15, 07    Slave Trade Continues in Human Trafficking

February 23, 07   The Darfur Crisis

April 18, 07      All Have the Right to Work

April 19, 07      Compensating the Home Care-Givers    

June 21, 07       First Nations Day

January 12, 08    Free or Fair World Trade?

January 16, 08    Promote Religious Freedom

July 1, 08        Canada: A Good Neighbor

September 1, 08   Labor: Rights and Responsibilities    

December 9, 08    Some Questions in Hard Times

 

             Land -- Conservation and Development

 

May 15, 06        Problem Lawns and Fruit/Nut Trees             

September 9, 06   Public Lands Day              

March 30, 07      Beautiful Landscape              

May 12, 08        Green Cemeteries      

May 27, 08        Eight Reasons for Reducing Lawns

June 10, 08       Guidelines for Edible Landscaping

September 6, 08   The Labyrinth

November 12, 08   Work on a Nature Trail 

November 25, 08   Design and Build a Garden Pool

December 11, 08   Windbreaks

February 11, 09   Construct Privacy Screens and Noise Barriers

February 19, 09   Attend to Entrances and Signage

February 21, 09   Consider Waterfalls

May 12, 09        Simplify Lawn Care

June 4, 09        Promoting National Trails Day

 

                 National & International Policy

 

January 6, 06    Needed:  Wise Men in the East         

January 16, 06   Racial Discrimination

January 17, 06   Can we Impose Democracy?

April 26, 06     The American Interstate System

May 16, 06       National Bike to Work Day

June 7, 06       American Jock Culture

June 27, 06      Brain Drain

April 3, 07      Passover from Slavery to Freedom

April 4, 07      Spy Wednesday and Privacy Matters

April 11, 07     Eighteen Seconds to Change the World 

April 30, 07     Rainbows, Luck and Gambling for a Better World

May 19, 07       A Fee for the Carbon Content of Fuels

April 16, 08     Reclaiming the Commons

July 4, 08       Declare Resource Interdependence             

August 1, 08     The Poor and Environmental Solutions

August 18, 08    Conflict Resolution and Ecological Concerns

August 23, 08    The Decentralist Dilemma 

December 2, 08   Remembering National Events

December 9, 08   Some Questions in Hard Times

March 2, 09      Question Ecological Civil Disobedience

March 13, 09     Challenge Inconsistent Drug Policies

April 8, 09      Spy Wednesday

April 15, 09     In Defense of Taxes      

April 29, 09     Faltering Empire or Opportunity

May 8, 09        Democracy 101            

May 11, 09       Converting from American to Global Measurements

May 13, 09       Contrasting Financial Views  

May 14, 09       Shock or Disaster Capitalism and Environmentalism

May 15, 09       Wisdom Is in Short Supply

May 21, 09       Resource Conscious in 2009

May 22, 09       A Global Maritime Corps

June 30, 09      Mandating a World Grain Reserve

 

                          National Holidays

 

February  20, 06   Presidents' Day    

May 29, 06         Decoration Day

September 18, 06   Constitution Day

May 28, 07         Memorial Day and Memories

February 18, 08    Presidents' Day and the American Way

February 29, 08    Leap out on Leap Day

June 6, 08         D-Day

June 14, 08        Flag Day

May 1, 09          International Year of Astronomy

May 2, 09          Derby Day Celebration

May 25, 09         Memorial Day and Senior Moments

June 13, 09        Celebrating Flag Day

              

                      Organizations

 

January 9, 06      Hospice Programs

February 28, 06    Seed Savers Exchange

March 31, 06       Public Citizen

April 29, 06       Bread for the World

May 31, 06         Amnesty International

June 30, 06        Long Branch Environmental Education Center

July 29, 06        Abolition 2000

August 31, 06      Sandstone Visitor Center

October 26, 06     Six Arguments for a Greener Diet, CSPI  

November 28, 06    Earthjustice

December 29, 06    Sustainable Energy Network

January 31, 07     Network

February 28, 07    Abolition Now!

March 31, 07       Doctors without Borders 

April  5, 07       Cranks Creek Survival Center

May 31, 07         Public Interest Health Research Group 

June 28, 07        Heron Dance

July 14, 07        Animal Protection and Welfare Groups

July 31, 07        UNICEF

August 1, 07       Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

August 31, 07      Family Farm Groups   

September 29, 07   Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance

October 27, 07     Habitat for Humanity

December 26, 07    Fourth World Movement

January 29, 08     Heifer International         

 

                    Peace and War Issues

 

February  23, 06   Peace & World Understanding Day

June 2, 06         Nuclear Power in Peace and War

July 11, 06        Abolition 2000 Statement

July 22, 06        Nuclear Moral Questions