Announcing EarthAid.net

I’m very excited and proud to to join in the announcement of the launch of EarthAid.net, a new platform created by Earth Aid Enterprises.  Earth Aid takes an innovative approach to America’s energy and climate change problems.
Earth Aid empowers you to save money and save the environment by reducing your energy consumption. More importantly, for [...]

Signs that Spring is Actually Here!

Some signs of spring from the past few weeks as it burst onto the scene.

National Cathedral

Squirrel Appreciation Day

I just learned that it’s Squirrel Appreciation Day.  As a huge fan of squirrels, I wanted to honor it in some way.
So, if you have always been fascinated by the little furry guys running around our cities, check out this piece from the Washington Post.
Looking to fill the squirrel vacuum, nature lovers, government officials and [...]

Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day – crazy, exciting, hopeful, frustrating, inspiring, crowded, diverse, fun, COLD!
The Capitol through the fencing:
My favorite tribute:
My favorite sign:

Volunteers left Pittsburgh on a bus at midnight to come collect signatures for the Save Darfur Coalition’s Add Your Voice campaign.  If you’d like to help out, visit www.AddYourVoice.org or text SAVEDARFUR to 313131.
The city was [...]

Something big happening in DC this weekend…

… This is the second time I’ll be in DC for a presidential inauguration.  Last time, I barely noticed anything was happening.  This time it is pretty impossible to ignore.  Check my flickr links for photos, and I’ll be back later with some reflections (especially after the ceremony tomorrow!  Thanks to Congressman Patrick Murphy for [...]

Mark Your Calendars: Important Dates in 2009

And by important dates I of course mean my favorite holidays – those obscure days that were clearly unilateraly declared by various industries and interest groups, but I find so fascinating that there are days or weeks or months declared to their observance!
To start with, 2009 is the year of Astronomy, Reconciliation and Natural Fibers.  [...]