The Cove Filmakers-Gaia Heroes!

A few months ago, I was asked to lead a post-screening discussion about The Cove: The ACADAMY AWARD-WINNING documentary exposing the dolphin slaughter in Taiiji, Japan. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity since this is the issue I take on in Gaia Girls Way of Water. It blew my hair back to see what [...]



LET’S GET PLANTING!

It is 62 degrees on my front porch! The spring equinox is just around the corner and March 12th is “Plant a Flower Day!” it’s time to get some plants ‘a growing.
Don’t wait until May and buy seedlings in plastic containers. Start your own from seed in these awesome “newspaper pots.” A big hat tip [...]



HAPPY B-Day Dr. Suess!

What is your favorite Dr. Suess book and why?



Gaia Mission #1

I feel like I’m coordinating a NASA mission. How many 10,11, and 12 year old kids can I motivate to get on a spaceship and go to the moon?
Really, I’m hoping to get a whole bunch of 10, 11, and 12-year olds to speak up and make life better for pigs, cows, and chickens! [...]



Gaia Girls Makes Top 15!

Gaia Girls makes the ranks with such luminary books as “The Lorax,” by Dr. Seuss!!!
Check out the Moss’ Green Chidren’s Books List of Top 15 Children’s Books on Climate Change
It’s an author’s dream to be included with Dr. Seuss!



WOLF MOON!

Tonight is your BEST chance to see the full moon in its clearest form! The moon will be 14% wider and 30% brighter than normal! Why?
The moon is “at perigree.” This means the moon is at its closest point to the Earth. And this month “perigree” happens to coincide with the Full Moon!
Native Americans [...]



Did you listen?

Just finished my 30-minute reading from GaiaGirls Air Apparent! Did you listen?

I’d love to hear your feedback!
Happy New Year Gaia Chicas!



Solstice Surprise Postponed

Hi All,
I had something great lined up for this evening. However, in my role a city councilman (and soon-to-be deputy mayor!) I was called into a meeting this evening. I’m very sorry and will reschedule the Solstice Surprise soon.



Movies I’m Excited to See

Below are two movies I’m jazzed about seeing. What are you looking forward to?

Rated PG-13 for battle scenes



Smart as a Crow!

When Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees make tools, the scientific world was amazed. After all, they thought at that time, only humans had the brains, foresight, and dexterity to fashion tools.
Turns out, cetaceans, elephants, otters and birds like this crow, make tools.
I love these little reminders that intelligence flourishes outside the human species!