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I have a horse—well, no, he’s not really mine, but I sponsor him at a remarkable sanctuary called Skydog Ranch and Sanctuary, a forever home for mustangs and burros. This incredible place rescues mustangs and burros that have been rounded up from the wild, many of whom are at risk of ending up in the horrifying "slaughter pipeline." Skydog Ranch operates across three locations—two in California and one in Oregon—covering over 9,000 acres of land where these beautiful animals

As spring unveils its brilliant green palette, fresh leaves quietly unfurl on trees, and a nearby creek flows gently. I'm reminded of nature's predictable cycles. It's a comforting thought that as the world awakens, so too do the birds—often referred to as flying dinosaurs—returning to my area after escaping the winter's cold. According to the Natural History Museum, "Birds are not merely descendants of dinosaurs; they are technically avian dinosaurs, representing the only su

With an election year underway, the familiar campaign promises once again fill the airwaves. It’s so easy to recite them: economic growth, job creation, better wages, and making life more affordable for everyone. Issues that understandably resonate deeply with many of us. But amid these discussions, there’s a deeper conversation that I feel we should engage in, but one that often goes unheard. I long for campaigns that reflect what I hope are part of our collective values and

The world can be an incredibly noisy place, can't it? When you turn on the television, it often feels like a flood of opinions hitting you—who's doing what, who we should fear, whether we can afford groceries, and which groups are supposedly responsible for our struggles. It’s an assortment of chest-thumping narratives that leaves little room for actual contemplation. Even logging onto your phone or browsing the Internet can feel overwhelming, with advertisements competing fo

James Taylor’s rendition of " America the Beautiful " resonates with a deep reverence that mirrors my childhood vision of this country. I love the song's gentleness and his almost protective nature of it. It’s a video that appears to have been made about five years ago, in 2021. I can’t help but wonder if a version from 2026 would be the same. I hope so. Growing up, there was a sense of freedom in getting in the car and traveling across this vast country without a second thou

In my last post, I briefly mentioned a trip to Arizona long ago, where I had the chance to appreciate the beauty of the night sky and the millions of stars shining down on me. I can remember it like it was yesterday because it was a warm night, and I was sitting in a hot tub (yes, a hot tub on a hot night). That evening remains one of the most peaceful moments of my life, and even though that memory is decades old, it is an experience I will never forget. In the stillness of

Spring has officially arrived, and right on cue, I received the first neighborhood alert in bold caps: COYOTE SIGHTING! The urgency of that alert felt almost as serious as if we were warned about an incoming meteor. As I brace myself for more alerts, I secretly wish for a meteor instead; I hear those little rocks can be quite valuable! I remember a night in Arizona, years ago, when I was outdoors stargazing long before light pollution took over. It was a time when wildlife th

Spring has officially arrived, even though winter weather will continue to appear intermittently through April in my area. Ideally, I think spring should begin the day after Christmas, as there isn’t much I look forward to during the cold, snowy months of January and February. I suppose I should take up skiing or some winter sport, but the problem is that it's cold, and I like warm temperatures, trees adorned with leaves, and blooming flowers! Yes, that's a dilemma. Doesn’t

The first one is always the hardest Saving everything can feel a bit overwhelming, can’t it? The dinosaurs remind me that not everything can be saved, which makes me wonder why it’s worth discussing the seemingly impossible. Yet, when you find yourself at a stage in life where the road ahead is shorter than the road behind, it feels important—at least to me—to share some life lessons with the universe, regardless of whether others agree or even read them. There’s hope in shar