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Earth Day | "Thanksgiving Address, Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen"
In honor of Earth Day, I'd like to share a beautiful transcript that has become a staple in my weekly reading: Thanksgiving Address, Greetings to the Natural World. Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen (Words Before All Else). This transcript consists of the traditional Native American words of Thanksgiving from the Native Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee) people, also known as Iroquois (ee-ruh-kwaa) or Six Nations: Mohawk (mow-haak), Oneida (oh-ny-duh), Onondaga (aa-nuhn-daa-guh), Cayuga (kay-YOO-Ga), Seneca (seh-nuh-kuh), and Tuscarora (tuh-skuh-RAW-ruh)- of upstate New York and Canada (Thanksgiving Address, intro).
Kristen BalyeatPublished about a year ago in EarthHappy Earth Week
The video above is people from all over the world singing John Lennon's song Imagine. The following is something I wrote over a year ago but sadly seems even more urgent today. This week, the third week of April 2023, is Earth week. This week we all should be thinking about our planets well-being and what we can do to help her. Yes, I said her. She is our mother and should be treated with the respect and love that every mother deserves. But alas, like an unsympathetic, spoiled child, I feel we have failed her and continue to fail her with every passing day.
Gerald HolmesPublished about a year ago in EarthThe One Thing We All Have in Common
This is written in commemoration of Earth Week, April 14 through April 22. Earth Day is observed on the 22nd, the final day of Earth Week. This year, Earth Week celebrations will extend worldwide and will feature a different environmental topic each day of the week.
Linda RivenbarkPublished about a year ago in EarthAustralia’s Deadliest Animals
Australia has gained the reputation of hosting some of the deadliest animals known to man and while this may be some-what true, with a little education, care and common sense, there is nothing to fear.
Colleen MillsteedPublished about a year ago in EarthCreation + Evolution = Today
Since I am who I am I must ask many questions and probe thoughts regarding the article written by A B Forbes entitled "God or Evolution, Will We Ever Know for Sure?".
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished about a year ago in EarthRock, Paper, Scissors: Nature's Playful Strategy.
Almost everybody learns the two-player “Rock, Paper, Scissors” game quite early on in life - but beyond being just a bit of fun, or perhaps a means to determine whose turn it is to take the trash out - were you aware that this simple game also embodies a strategy that plays an important role in the evolution of life and the maintenance of biodiversity?
Gordon WebsterPublished about a year ago in EarthLiving through Ian
My home is on Fort Myers Beach but I rode out the storm at my daughter's place in north Fort Myers. I am devastated, grateful beyond words, distraught, happy, sickened, relieved and overwhelmed. We lost so much and we have so much left. Time stands still, and time rushes by. The rollercoaster of emotions rocks you into sleep and back out. We are out of homes and jobs, but we are ALIVE. Barring a couple of acquaintances, everyone has checked in safe and ALIVE. Hence, the happy part. Many cannot say the same. Thinking of those that were not as lucky is the crippling sadness part. So many lives forever changed. So many lost. Lifetimes of treasures and keepsakes gone forever. For tens of thousands of people, memories are all that remain. For thousands of people, anticipation of happy news and fear of bad news still dominates their every thought. There is a strange mixture of hope and rebirth constantly overshadowed by fear, grief and uncertainty. It makes me feel guilty to feel happy and grateful, knowing how many don't get to feel that way right now.
Bonita L PetersonPublished 2 years ago in EarthMy day on the moon
I am tired of living in this big world of Earth. There is a lot of money, and saving it again is not a solution, even the bank said the memory is not big enough. I heard that recently the moon adventure is popular, so I took out 20 million dollars from the bank and started my journey to the moon.
Surprising (and Cheap) Things to Add To Your Compost
I grew up in the south, in a family that was poor enough that our summer garden was a very practical (and necessary) endeavor.
Haley RymelPublished 2 years ago in EarthWhat All The Buzz Is About
August 20th is National Honeybee Day. Though they are no longer considered an endangered species, many still worry about their safety because of the important role they play in agriculture. To better protect them, many have taken up beekeeping as a way of helping the honey bee thrive. Beekeeping is a hobby that dates back to 8,000 BC. Making honey the oldest known food in world history, and beekeeping the second oldest profession. Today, in the US. there are 212,000 beekeepers across the country. Here are some helpful tips you can use if you wish to get started in beekeeping.
M.L. LewisPublished 2 years ago in EarthWhy Is Recycling Important? 10 Benefits of Recycling
Why is recycling important, and how can it benefit the environment? There are many reasons why recycling is essential. Not only can it help reduce your carbon footprint, but it also helps reduce the need for harvesting raw materials, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gases, prevents pollution, and more.
Ijaz HaiderPublished 2 years ago in EarthAstronomers estimate the age of the universe
Astronomers' latest observations and calculations show that the universe is 13.77 billion years old, give or take 40 million years.