“Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure… . Consider all this; and then turn to this green, gentle, and most docile earth; consider them both, the sea and the land; and do you not find a strange analogy to something in yourself?”
― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick; or, The Whale
Today, the youth and many others are gathering all over the world for a Climate Strike. Bravo! Here are some links of note related and unrelated to the present crisis…
Birds are vanishing from North America—populations have declined by nearly 30% since 1970!
Nature examines the implications of the Trump administration’s move to loosen emissions standards and how it could play out. (And today, California and 23 other states have filed a suit against the Federal government to challenge the move.)
Brave Greta Thunberg gives testimony on Capitol Hill: “Listen to the scientists.”
Some powerful images from the strike around the globe.
And some other positive signs. (Giving up is not an option.)
“Who would I be without Instagram?”
The new Downtown Abbey movie is out. “Like a warm bubble bath.”
Craigslist hacks. How to score the good stuff: Here and here.
Been coveting this woven bag that Stephanie carries around. A new-to-me brand, Dragon Diffusion.
The power of the purse.
What is going to happen with this whistle-blower investigation?!
Revisiting Election (and Tracy Flick). Thank you, Even Cleveland.
A map adjusted for population.
Such cute monogram pins for a backpack or denim jacket.
How do we keep teachers in the profession?
Can’t wait to try this. We still have some tomatoes in our midst.
Have a great weekend!
[Underwater photography by Anuar Patjane. His photograph of a humpback whale and her newborn calf around Roca Partida Island in Revillagigedo, Mexico, won the National Geographic Traveler photo contest a few years ago.]
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