What is a Tree Hugger?
The term “Tree Hugger” is synonymous with “Environmental Wacko”. One might say it’s used for environmental profiling.
GWNF Fracking Confusion – 2014
Folks, this morning there were several news reports that the George Washington National Forest was open for fracking. This is not the case. Read this press release from the Southern Environmental Law Center to get the real scoop. This is a victory for public comment and local communities. The GW...
Unwise Pipeline Needs People Power
I tire of corporate smoke and mirrors, lies and greed. They say natural gas pipelines are safe. If they are so safe why were there seventy “significant” natural gas pipeline incidents in 2013?
Lake Erie Heat Attack
This is an OPED piece I wrote for the Bay Journal News Service which was published on 8/19/2014. I have added photos and links. Here’s a link to the Downstream Project’s Amy Matthews Amos blog about it. Surviving a heart attack is a huge wake-up call that usually warrants a...
Swoope Almanac – Summer 2014: Tomatoes, Bobwhites and Middle River Flowing Like Chocolate Milk
The Princess of Swoope Goes to DC to See President Obama
Jeanne, the Princess of Swoope and I had the privilege of attending the League of Conservation Voters annual Capital Dinner on June 25th. It was held in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in the nation’s capital. We were there
Swoope Almanac Fireflies, Soldier Beetles and Farmscape
Swoope, Va: Several years ago we took two ladies in that needed a place to stay. They were from Wyoming. One had just quit her job; I think she was running away from something. We agreed to put them up for a couple of weeks until they could find a...
Why I Hate Tall Fescue
Note: This article was written for the Bay Journal News Service which was published on May 27, 2014. It was titled, “Please, Step on This Grass”. Click here for a pdf copy. I was in the Farm Coop store the other day in line to buy some garden seeds. The...
Choose Clean Water Coalition Conference 2014
