Tag Archives: climate change

Noticing Global Warming, Before We Knew What It Was

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Monica

Marie Dressler, as Carlotta in Dinner at Eight (1934), reminiscing about her past life as a super-star of the New York stage, and why she can’t return to live in the city: No, everything’s changed. I couldn’t stand it here.  … Continue reading →

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What’s Our IQ?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Monica

Intelligence            Decades ago I read a definition of intelligence that surprised and befuddled me.  “Intelligence is the ability to adapt.”*  I couldn’t accept this definition.  Wasn’t intelligence the ability to acquire and use information?  As I aged and grew … Continue reading →

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Winter Memory

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Monica

Daytime High Arctic ice crusts the inside length of the cabin door. The ancient space heater sputters. We dress quickly in the cold seeking a hot morning meal before venturing into magic, the landscape of Yellowstone – – standing lodgepoles … Continue reading →

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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Citizen Advocate Programs

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Monica

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is setting up Citizen Advocacy programs across the U.S. and inviting us all to participate.  These programs are focused on approaching the challenge of dealing with climate change.  The NRDC proposes to train participants … Continue reading →

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