Archive for the ‘Nature’ Category

“To Be A Genius – Seek Out The Genius In Others”

This saying, my own I think, is part of the way to profoundly appreciate others, liberate ourselves from our narrow perspectives, reconcile, become healthy and whole, rediscover the joy and pain of life, share the bounteousness of our Earth, convey Wondrous News, find God, …  Before the Gulf oil disaster, I thought of this mostly […]

June 3, 2011 · Leo Denton · 3 Comments
Posted in: Clean energy solutions, Nature

Sharing our Interconnected Earth

We – Earthlings – animals, plants, and more – trillions of us – belonging to millions of species – all contribute to Earth’s incredibly wondrous biosphere. Together we can share and enjoy this planet as our home. As intelligent human beings, we can also share and enjoy the incredible richness of thousands of cultures, religions, […]

May 17, 2011 · Leo Denton · 2 Comments
Posted in: Community, Dreams, Nature

Proof! Warblers Can Read!

  “Seen anything?” I asked at the Shell Mounds on Dauphin Island (a world class birding area). “No,” the Michigan birder replied, “but last year my brother came here and saw 10 ‘lifetime birds’ in 20 minutes.” “Wow,” I said, “and last year was a down year.” “Then, what would you call this year! Can’t […]

April 8, 2011 · Leo Denton · 4 Comments
Tags: , , ,  · Posted in: Nature, Oil spill

Merry Christmas 2010

28 years ago, Rosie and I were expecting our first child, Vera. On a mid-December day, not unlike today, I was worried about our child’s future and how Rosie and I might do and make do as parents. A sudden thought crossed my mind: Jesus was born in a stable. It hit me hard – […]

December 21, 2010 · Leo Denton · 19 Comments
Tags:  · Posted in: Encouragement, Endurance, Nature, Oil spill