How do you manage your time? Do the days just flow or are they scheduled? Have you found a balance? Are you able to fulfill your purpose? I sometimes can't believe this is the life I live, this is the time I have. I'm fascinated by where I am and the history I've been born … Continue reading Having Time →

My paper discusses the many issues surrounding blight, the whereabouts of blight in Shelby County and why Greenspaces are the best solution for any large blighted sites, especially those within a half mile to schools.   I wanted to shed light on the amount of blight near Shelby County youth and find a way to open … Continue reading Analyzing Maps →

Alexander von Humboldt (September 14, 1769 - May 6, 1859) is one of my heroes. He's the father of Geography in my eyes and is just such an interesting person. I wish I could have listened to his lectures, read in his library or joined him on one of his expeditions. I've been reading The Invention of Nature … Continue reading Humboldt →

Megaliths are so interesting. I can't believe how much mystery there is on planet Earth. I am amazed any time I learn about how the ancients moved such huge stones and built giant monuments. Sometimes I look around at the architecture and just think it's somewhat puny. Though high-rises are intimidating and our concrete and … Continue reading Remediating Ruins →

It's interesting how the heart and mind work in connection. Someone/thing could be long gone but still exist so vividly in the heart, allowing us to remember. The heartbeat goes faster with the thoughts. Even after mental confirmation that it does not exist outside of the mind, the heart still feels and cannot stop itself. … Continue reading Interesting Connection →

Most of the pain I've experienced, I keep to myself. Many people keep pain inside them, and are usually private about how much they're hurting. Parents hide a lot of pain from their children, it's only when children get older they realize all their parents went through. We can recognize or relate to the pain … Continue reading Privacy →

I had an idea about land restoration after I listened to a podcast about indigenous economies and how they were impacted by colonialization and current federal governmental policies. I'm not keen on politics, but I've learned a lot about so many different places around the world over the years, and realized how much was sacrificed … Continue reading Land Restoration Ideas →

I'm listening to the rain and the sounds of birds chirping around the bird feeder. The window is slightly cracked, the cold breeze is refreshing though. I love rain as much as sunshine and never get tired of any type of weather. I love both dim and bright days. Today is a dim one. I'm … Continue reading Weather and Work →

I love the moon and am always mesmerized by it. What do you think about when you look up at the moon? I like to try and keep my mind blank to just admire the moon, but it usually drifts towards "humanity" and how the moon is the same for those that look. Maybe we've … Continue reading The Moon →