The recent rains have me thinking about the permaculture water mantra, “slow it. Spread it. Sink it.” I’m in awe of the capacity of my gutters and our stormwater systems to whisk water away. Still, I fear we may be doing our community and environment a disservice with this approach. By concentrating all water from… Continue reading Slow it, spread it, sink it
Category: Travel
My beloved Oregon is in drought
My beloved Oregon is in drought. 71% of Oregon is in severe drought, 26% extreme drought, and 4% “exceptional” drought (the dark patch in the middle). Basically, the spring rains never came. Oregon, despite our reputation actually gets very little rain in the summer. Prescribed burning over the last 6 months, and the scars of… Continue reading My beloved Oregon is in drought
3 Easy Ways to Make Your Trip to Hawaii More Environmentally Friendly
In Hawaiian, the word ‘kōkua’ is translated to mean help without personal gain — this spirit of sacrifice for the betterment of the community is a Hawaiian value you can apply throughout your trip to lessen your environmental impact. tl;dr Pick up trash – especially plastic Use less energy Only use REEF SAFE Sunscreen Pick… Continue reading 3 Easy Ways to Make Your Trip to Hawaii More Environmentally Friendly
The Insistence of 🌊. (Poem)
The Insistence of 🌊 waves. Crash lively and oblivious to ants on the rock.Slowly take with soft claws obsessed with persistence. Was it wind, or is it you that brought this might?Matters little for waves always win. I wrote this poem after visiting Nakalele Blowhole in Maui, Hawaii. The blowhole is on the north east… Continue reading The Insistence of 🌊. (Poem)
Johns Hopkins Glacier (Poem)
by Nathan Corliss Go to these places.On desolate rocksWith only wind,The occasional friction of fabric on fabric,And blood flow in your ears;The vastness and grandness Drowns any sensation of isolation In a tsunami of awe that seethes through every follicle of being.In this sensation experienced by far too few people,There is overwhelming peace. This poem… Continue reading Johns Hopkins Glacier (Poem)
Self Driving Taxis Now Available to Public in Phoenix
Today, autonomous vehicle company Waymo has announced they will now be giving rides to the public as a service called Waymo One. https://twitter.com/Waymo/status/1070302319764361217?s=19 Today @Waymo is taking the next step in our journey by introducing our commercial self-driving service, Waymo One, in Metro Phoenix. I'm proud of #everystep that brought us this far and excited… Continue reading Self Driving Taxis Now Available to Public in Phoenix
Three Reasons to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree (in a National Forest) this Year
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The Promise of Self Driving Cars
Self driving cars are coming, and along with them some huge wins for humanity. This article outlines how driverless technology is poised to give us more time, safety, autonomy, and efficiency. Time I once heard someone say, “time is a person’s most precious resource.” Self driving cars are poised to give us a whole lot… Continue reading The Promise of Self Driving Cars
Wheels Up: 7 Digital House Cleaning Items to Complete on Your Next Flight
On your next flight, consider a digital clean up of your phone. It’s a good way to wipe digital clutter, dial in settings, and help you better understand your phone. Before you begin, I recommend switching your phone into low power mode, so as not to burn too much juice while you embark on this… Continue reading Wheels Up: 7 Digital House Cleaning Items to Complete on Your Next Flight
Google Maps List: My Favorite Restaurants in Portland
When I tell people I’m from Portland, they often ask if it really rains all the time (it’s complicated), if it’s really like the show Portlandia (it is), and where I love to eat. On the last question, there are WAY TOO MANY PLACES IN PORTLAND THAT I LOVE TO EAT. Even if I just… Continue reading Google Maps List: My Favorite Restaurants in Portland