I recently read an interesting article from the New York Times regarding how planting trees to tackle our environmental issues is a facade created by big corporations instead of developing viable and sustainable solutions to climate change. The article I am referencing is “Let’s Not Pretend Planting Trees is a Permanent Climate Solution” by Dr.…
The garden was white with frost, magical beyond words. The house was full of melodies and jingles, worth more than breakfast. There was a big gleaming tree, arranged with lustrous nuance Under which lay a mountain of presents. We would all go to church, where there was a big feast, Turkey legs, fruits, hams and…
Oh blowing, rustling trees Beneath the starry skies, Beaming under the moonlight, How shall I address your beauty today? Shall I speak of your golden leaves, Or the roots beneath the sole of my feet. Or shall I speak of your branches That wave at me when I’m alone. I shall epistolize of your courage…
To tell me not to climb a tree Is to tell me to not go on adventures To tell me not to go on adventures Is to tell me not to dream To tell me not to dream Is to tell me not to live And there you have it 🙂…
This is one of my favourite poems, taken out of the poetry collection “What Narcissism Means to Me” by Tony Hoagland. Credit to the Poetry Foundation for a copy of the poem. The poem is accompanied by a fitting picture of Boston University, which I took. Windy today and I feel less than brilliant, driving over…
This is a shot I took in Waterton, AB a couple Springs ago. It is taken at the top of the “Bear’s Hump Hike.” If you are ever in Waterton, I really recommend this hike simply for the amazing views it provides at the top. You can also capture a stunning shot of the entire town as…
TD Tree Days is officially in full swing. Organized by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, thousands of TD employees and everyday Canadians celebrate environmental awareness and action through a symbolic one day program. The idea is simple: holes are dug up at various parks throughout Canada and enthusiastic individuals work hard to fill…
I recently had the chance to visit San Francisco, CA, to explore, for the first time, America! A popular tourist destination, San Francisco is known for its cool summer fog, intimidating rolling hills and streets, famous land marks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz federal penitentiary, cable cars and its massive Chinatown. The sprawling…
Stop the fast food! Or at least, eat less red meat. Here’s a stickler for many people. What produces more greenhouse gases: rearing cattle or driving a car? The answer may surprise you, because it sure surprised me. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, those farmed-raised cows produce more than…