In Praise of Human Energy

Posted by on Mar 21, 2014 in All Posts | Comments Off on In Praise of Human Energy In Praise of Human Energy! The evolution of American society in coming decades will almost certainly include an expanded role of human labor – greater movement, muscular exertion, physical activity – in jobs and daily work.   This is a good thing, for a measured and healthy engagement of our human energy will improve our lives and prevent undue hardship.   Today, in most countries of the world,...
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Moderator, Weekend retreat discussion on the development of the Four Seasons Project, Shambhala Mountain Center – November, 2013

Posted by on Nov 21, 2013 in Recent Projects | Comments Off on Moderator, Weekend retreat discussion on the development of the Four Seasons Project, Shambhala Mountain Center – November, 2013 Environmental and land management professionals gathered at SMC to guide the development of a new emphasis on celebrating, understanding and caring for the land that makes up this 600 acre retreat. The Four Seasons Project will include programming, attention to resource management, and other activities in synergy with the overall mission of the Shambhala Mountain Center. Shambhala Mountain...
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Fall Semester, 2013 – Adjunct Professor, Naropa University, “Sustainability; Policy and Practice”

Posted by on Oct 14, 2013 in Recent Projects | Comments Off on Fall Semester, 2013 – Adjunct Professor, Naropa University, “Sustainability; Policy and Practice” About the Course This graduate level course on sustainability is a unique approach that combines much of the history and widely used approaches to sustainability with the contemplative education model that Naropa is well known for. This approach allows for the incorporation of elements of human nature and human-scale needs that are often difficult to address in other contexts. About the Program...
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Life, Education and a Garden

Posted by on Oct 12, 2013 in All Posts | Comments Off on Life, Education and a Garden The following is adapted from “A Sweet and Sublime Enigma” by Martin Ogle, 2006. Xlibris.   It is offered here to encourage discussion on the philosophy underlying educational gardening.  The essay was originally written as an article in the Potomac Overlook Regional Park newsletter in 1995, as schoolyard gardening was becoming popular in Arlington. *** “Why, mommy . . . why?” asked...
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Loosening Up Our Minds; Musings on a Stealth Toilet

Posted by on Sep 1, 2013 in All Posts | Comments Off on Loosening Up Our Minds; Musings on a Stealth Toilet “I’ve got 250, do I hear 275? Do I hear 275? Hey, bida, bida, bida . . .” The auctioneer’s voice rat-a-tatted through the ballroom. What the crap was I doing? My arm rose involuntarily, tugged by an unseen puppeteer. “Yes sir, I’ve got 275, I’ve got 275 from number 118, do I hear 300?” Unbelievable! I had just bid $275 on a toilet. A toilet! People at my table were cheering me on! (Or was that...
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