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The Eyes of the Owl
3–5 minutesThere is a tree in my forest that I love more than all the others. I call it my forest, but it’s not really mine. It doesn’t change because I claim it, but continues breathing and flowing and catching the wind. So I claim it not. Below the canopy, ferns and ivy push through a
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Never Cry Wolf
3–5 minutesWhat would you do if, beneath the forest canopy, you heard a wolf’s howl? The chance of such an experience occurring in Oregon is low, but growing. As of 2012, there were 53 wolves within our state’s boundaries. Wolves were once abundant in the United States; their numbers ranged from 200,000 to 500,000, until habitat
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My Novel Won An Award!
1–2 minutesSo the other day I opened up my e-mail. Subject: Moonbeam Medalist Update – please respond. Turns out that, although I’d entered the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards months ago, I had somehow also unsubscribed from their e-mail list. “We want to be sure you’ve heard about winning a Moonbeam Award,” the e-mail said. Congratulations on
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People’s Climate March – Portland
1–2 minutesI stood next to the Willamette river on Sunday, shouldering all the strength of the sun. It was 90 degrees, nearly windless. I sought refuge in the shadows of my fellow protesters. Our eager eyes were turned toward the stage, where an hour’s worth of inspirational speakers–including native peoples, climate justice crusaders, interfaith leaders, moms, law
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