A Decade of Acceleration

A Decade of Acceleration

A Decade of Acceleration in Our Actions Against Climate Change is Required That’s what the world needs according to UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres. He was speaking at a recent special climate summit in New York designed to accelerate momentum on climate action....
Caring for Nature

Caring for Nature

Sea Birds on the Scottish Coast I recently came across the concept of Caring for Nature Day. However since I found about five different dates for this day I realised that it was probably not something very significant. Sadly, it dawned on me that Caring for Nature is...
A Poem Lovely as a Tree

A Poem Lovely as a Tree

(Joyce Kilmer) What is so special about trees? According to the Woodland Trust “Trees are our most powerful weapon against Climate Change.” They also: Prevent flooding Play an important role in the world’s water cycle Reduce city temperatures Reduce pollution Keep...
Change Is Not Loss!

Change Is Not Loss!

An Ever-Changing Aurora Heraclitus said “There is nothing permanent except change.” Our lives and the world we live in change all the time. The doctor we trusted retires, our hairdresser moves on, our children grow up and leave home, or our best friend dies suddenly....
We Are So Blessed – and Yet!

We Are So Blessed – and Yet!

Why Blessed? Blessed, if one is religious, can be something sacred. It can also be something wonderful that one has been granted. To me our planet Earth is a blessing, a joy, a thing of beauty and full of wonder. Most people, whether they are religious or not, will...