Category: Climate Change

• The View From Here

  We are two weeks away from the Summer Solstice and the days continue to lengthen. Last evening, as we ate, we were treated to lovely light in the forest canopy, along with bird song. What a fine way to dine with friends! The tomatoes are growing as we wonder what happened to the reticent to…

  Michael Watson PhD

  June 7, 2015

  Climate Change, Nature

  climate change, seasons, stories

• Challenge and Renewal

  It has been a good week. On Monday the Rabbi included Native American voices in the annual community Sedar. Today, the pastor at our local UU church mentioned the ongoing crises at Pine Ridge. Jennie and I have been advocating for the inclusion of Native voices at synagogue and church or many years, and it…

  Michael Watson PhD

  May 3, 2015

  Climate Change, First Nations, Stories, Teaching

  Choir Sunday, healing, Native American, Renewal, stories

• What Coyote Might Teach Us

  Yesterday we took down most of our Christmas decorations, including the small Nativity set which consists mostly of an array of animals, both wild and domestic, that surround a manger and child. The idea behind the tableau is the ancient circumpolar Indigenous knowing that the animals welcome us at birth, and support us throughout our…

  Michael Watson PhD

  January 5, 2015

  Climate Change, First Nations, Stories, Teaching

  coyote, Native American, Shamanism, Winter Solstice

• Dreaming

  The weather has turned damp and chilly, with the temperature only in the mid-fifties. A couple of days ago the first Titmouse of the season landed on the garden fence and looked into our window with that classic  “Why is the feeder empty?” look. Fall has certainly arrived! A few nights ago I dreamt about…

  Michael Watson PhD

  September 14, 2014

  Climate Change, First Nations, Healing, Shamanism

  autumn, climate change, Dreaming, Shamanism