Our connection to the earth
by Joe Jacob Who are you? Let me ask that question another way. Do you know who you are? If I were a betting person, I would bet that you really do not know. You probably do have an image ...
My Last Day on Earth
by Joe Jacob Most mornings when I wake up, my first thought before getting upright is to be grateful. I do not think of anything specific. I am usually too sleepy. It takes me a while to become totally present. I ...
Science? Assumption? Belief?
by Joe Jacob It seems these days that some of us believe in science and some of us do not. I believe that is because the meaning of the word science is unclear and leads to confusion. Academically, I am trained ...
The Only Thing We Need More of is Less
by Joe Jacob When someone asks you what gift you want for the holidays, consider the effect of your answer. During the past fifty years, I have seen a lot of progress made toward protecting our environment. It is hard ...