Bystander: “one who is present but not taking part in a situation or event : a chance spectator” I learned from an early age to not be a bystander. As a toddler, the exciting days that we took the metro to daycare were punctuated by semi-audible announcements and colorful signs: “If you see something, say … Continue reading Terra-bullying
Took a little time to make it a little betterIt's only going up, just one thing and anotherYou know, you know Two Door Cinema Club The weather has been giving me whiplash. It’s sunny and 50*F one day and snowing literally the next. How are animals and plants supposed to cope with this?! The daisies … Continue reading Something Good Can Work
"Now let me at the truth which will refresh my broken mind"Mumford and Sons One of my favorite places on earth is pitch black, damp, muddy, cold, and a claustrophobic’s worst nightmare. I can’t really explain why I love caves so much. I've always sought out small spaces- apparently smushing my tiny self in between … Continue reading Musings of a Cave Crawler
“Living is easy with eyes closed. Misunderstanding all you see.” John Lennon This week we focused on the nuances and complexities surrounding the illegal wildlife trade. It was hard. Seeing pictures of dead elephants and learning that they recognize and mourn their dead? It’s hard for me to put myself in the head-space of someone … Continue reading Elephant Fields Forever
Kira in the woods 