Category: Winter
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St. Valentine’s Day

The post discusses the contrast between a bright Valentine’s Day and the destruction wrought by colonizers and contemporary powers. It reflects on St. Valentine, historical injustices, ecological devastation fueled by consumerism, and the troubled outlook on humanity’s future. Yet, it also emphasizes the importance of empathy, connection, and a long-term perspective amid despair and beauty.
Michael Watson PhD
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Story Lines

Recent snowfall contrasts with warmer temperatures and changing weather patterns. The author reflects on the significance of Ancestors, not just humans, but the myriad beings whose lives shape our existence. They emphasize the importance of preserving species and ecosystems, as their destruction erases ancient stories and wisdom that connect us to our roots.
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A Look Back at FDR

We had an inch of snow overnight but now, in the early evening, it has mostly melted. The sky is a complex of cloud and milky blue sky. Today we are in the warm sector of our now daily temperature fluxuations. This is very much a La Nina late winter weather pattern. I came up…
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Holy Innocents

A cold, cloudy day. At the horizon, patches of blue. Across the field, patches of grass stick up through the thin layer of snow. In many traditions we are still in the midst of the Christmas Season, even as we look towards Easter. For Christians, both times are, as are Hanukkah and Passover for Jews,…