It is hard to imagine that on these mild, 65 to 75-degree days of Island summer, with lush vegetation and soil all around us, a chicken would be depressed. Granted, we are past the peak of summer … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2018
A Plea for Plum and Pilot Islands: Continuing My Family Legacy
My family has the distinction of having members of three previous generations work on Plum Island, beginning in 1895. Now, the baton has passed to me. They were building and serving on Plum. I, with … [Read more...]
Everyday Nature: Being Mindful, Seeing Anew
Humans are adaptable — one of our most appealing traits. We can get used to just about anything. When I was living in South Los Angeles after college, I got used to stepping over trash while I walked … [Read more...]
