Yesterday, July 11th, was World Population Day, a celebration dedicated to raising awareness of global population issues and uniting one another. This year’s theme is “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our...
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, if you are in the United States, you may be either dreading or looking forward to the impending fireworks. While fireworks aren’t great for our already fragile environment, they have been an important element of our...
Have you ever gone for a walk and come across a charming mini-library on the edge of the street? I recently visited Seattle and would take a couple of walks a day with my sister and her dog, allowing me to take in the beautiful scenery away from the mountains...
This past week I read The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Dr. Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams with Gail Hudson. This book sought to instill hope and perseverance while shedding light on what hope means to Dr. Goodall in a world filled with violence,...
Today, June 8th, is World Oceans Day. Since 1992, the United Nations has formally recognized this day as a way to commemorate the oceans that all of humanity shares, to highlight our relationships with them, and to spread awareness of the importance of the oceans to...
