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I have personally planted well over twenty thousand native trees across Northeast Wisconsin. When I started planting, landowners would say things like, "That's not a creek, that's a ditch." or ask, "Why do you want to plant trees?" Sometimes they ...
Look around, reach out, establish places that reflect tenets of Earth-sanctity.
Yesterday, I found a site of 1.2 acres for $30,000. A very rough, six bedroom farmhouse exists there, as well as a swayback barn, but they do exist. At the edge of tow...
Just as futile as dropping one's drawers, Now we will see our paltry affect after spending billions! Fresh water could be assured for all humans on earth for less than it costs us in bottled water in The United States. Without investing in true hu...
Patriotism has been referred to as the "Religion of the Soil". We do have a mystic relationship with local microbes. After all, we mutually exchange gasses with the same "local" air. We rely on their existence, inhabiting all the spaces around and...
I have lived through two periods of mindless flag waving, and hyper patriotism. Once, back in the seventies, when America (Pardon me, for anyone from Canada, Mexico, South or Central America.) celebrated two-hundred years of independence. In those...
We mourn the passing of one of life's little known heroes. He broke the bounds of one discipline to bring ideas and insight to realms that were to be tinderboxes of evolutionary thought and ideas during the social and spiritual "enlightenment" of ...
First: Women, regardless of their race, creed, color or political affiliation, have the right to
participate in the (R)evolutionary struggle in a way determined by their desire and ability.
Second: Women have the right to work and receive a fair s...
Finally, a Presidential Commission, formed to look at the possibility of mounting a return to the Moon and a plan to rendezvous with Mars has looked at the problems rationally. Sadly, we let the last President pontificate boldly about one more thi...
1. Mulch. Never let soil remain bare. Organic, seed free materials work best.
2. Provide drainage for any potted plants. Roots need air as well as water.
3. Always plant at least one tomato plant.
4. Simplify lawn care to allow more time for your ...
Aside from the few of us who have had an unusually idyllic time growing up, this concept of home is tainted with experiences that took place there. Unlike the ideal farm of Dorothy and Auntie Em, the "average" experience of children today is that ...
Today, I got into a discussion of gun deaths versus vehicle deaths in the US. I thought that deaths from cars annually was in the hundreds of thousands, but I was wrong! According to FARS, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, only 42,836 (forty...
The energy of our time allows the Pregnant full moon to unleash our full potential. The eclipse has the ability to vanquish. With our lives, as well as in the heavens, many of the most prolific and vital of life's forces, coexist alongside destruc...
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- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Age
- Old enough to know better, young enough to not care.
- Astrological Sign
- Libra-Scorpio cusp
- About Me:
- Father, Grandfather, shaman, exterior decorator, ecologist, artist, efficiency expert, stagehand. I believe in lifelong learning and sharing knowledge with seekers. I have wanted to heal the schism between mankind and nature since childhood. The local non-profit that my wife and I started four years ago has already planted over fifteen thousand trees across Northeast Wisconsin. I am facinated by permaculture and sustainability. I continue to shamelessly fund raise for a retreat center, adventure resort, demonstration reforestation and organic subscription farm. We work to preserve a large acreage, protecting it from development and creating a legacy farm for the next seven generations.
- Website:
- http://ecotoursofwisconsin.org
- Favorite Books
- Michigan Trees, Brave New World, A Biodynamic Farm, 1984, The Natural Step, Farenheit 451, Ecoshamanism, Animal Farm, Rural Renaissance, Watership Down, any Hesse, Living on 12 volts, Witches Circle and whatever I'm reading at the moment.
- Beliefs / Practices
- Spiritual but not Religious, Pagan, Shaman, Native American Spirituality, Druid
- Other Beliefs/Practices
- I was raised a Unitarian Universalist, and believe that indigenous and tribal ways are essential to heal the earth and her people. I practice karma yoga, the art of the give-back, storytelling, honoring the earth through ritualized art, event theater and planting as many native trees as donations allow. I believe that we have to reestablish ourselves as integrated in nature rather than as the earth's oppressors if we are to continue providing future generations a place to exist here on the planet. I also believe that the idea of thinking globally is out of the question. Like perceiving "God, or Goddess" is beyond the range of our capacities. All that is left is to think and act locally. We can only live what we know. Tune in, turn on, drop out, only then can you begin to rebuild the world of the future. The rune that represents the empty pot has been influential in my life because I came from nothing and will return to nothing, but along my path lies limitless bounty. It is only through selfless giving that we open ourselves to the profusion of nature's gifts.
- Hobbies
- Art, bikes, canoes, camping, permaculture, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy, tree planting and care. Some change with the seasons, and bring me into more intimate contact with Mother Earth's cycles.
- Heroes
- Anyone who isn't afraid to stand up for themselves, especially their beliefs. Abe Lincoln, I think he would be spinning in his grave if he knew what the wealthy had done to his party! All of our brethren who wake up each day with next to nothing, but share all they have to make life tolerable for others.
- Likes
- Trees, the smell of healthy soil, green energy, good company, handmade and homemade things, the sounds of nature, and being a thorn in the side of the status quo!
- Dislikes
- Commercialism, most "isms" I guess. Bailouts and corporate welfare, shallow people, the mean and pessimistic among us. The lack of openness that is fostered by intolerable levels of hurt that face truly caring humans. petro-mediated outdoor experiences. Patchouli oil, though the flowers aren't bad. Posers and fair weather friends.
- How did you find PaganSpace?
- Looking for friends I haven't met yet in Wisconsin. Instead I found them from around the planet!
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"Shootin' the Moon"
Just as futile as dropping one's drawers. Now we will see our paltry affect but only after spending billions! Fresh water could be assured for all humans on earth for less than it costs us in bottled water in The United States each year. Without investing in true humanitarian aid, we have no right to muck about in space!
Posted on October 9, 2009 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment
New Patriotism
Patriotism has been referred to as the "Religion of the Soil". We do have a mystic relationship with local microbes. After all, we mutually exchange gasses with the same "local" air. We rely on their existence, inhabiting all the spaces around and some within us. Without bacteria, fungi, and primary decomposers, we would drown in waste. In a single handful of living, healthy soil, billions of relationships weave a complex web of life. It is time for us to have a true worshipful attitude toward s… Continue
Posted on October 7, 2009 at 4:15pm —
Jingoism, Whom Do We Serve?
I have lived through two periods of mindless flag waving, and hyper patriotism. Once, back in the seventies, when America (Pardon me, for anyone from Canada, Mexico, South or Central America.) celebrated two-hundred years of independence. In those days, it seemed, we had more to be excited about. The vast majority of our population was living a higher standard of living than their parents. Virtually everyone had experienced civics classes, which taught the structure and function of the seven bra… Continue
Posted on September 11, 2009 at 7:00am —
Les Paul Dies
We mourn the passing of one of life's little known heroes. He broke the bounds of one discipline to bring ideas and insight to realms that were to be tinderboxes of evolutionary thought and ideas during the social and spiritual "enlightenment" of the "Forties", "Fifties", (Yes, I said it!") "Sixties", and beyond. One man, whose undeniable impact far exceeds all the homes that were invaded, spawning the phrase, "Turn that down!" His impact eclipses that of the endless drone of chord practice and… Continue
Posted on August 21, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment
(R)evolutionary Women's Law (My Zapatista shirt is wearing out)
First: Women, regardless of their race, creed, color or political affiliation, have the right to
participate in the (R)evolutionary struggle in a way determined by their desire and ability.
Second: Women have the right to work and receive a fair salary.
Third:Women have the right to decide the number of children they will bear and care for.
Fourth: Women have the right to participate in the affairs of the community and to hold
positions of authority if they are freely and democratically elected.… Continue
participate in the (R)evolutionary struggle in a way determined by their desire and ability.
Second: Women have the right to work and receive a fair salary.
Third:Women have the right to decide the number of children they will bear and care for.
Fourth: Women have the right to participate in the affairs of the community and to hold
positions of authority if they are freely and democratically elected.… Continue
Posted on August 17, 2009 at 9:59pm — 2 Comments
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For one long term goal, I would see the forests return to dominate as they once did in so many places. That means I want to plant trees everywhere and bring back other native species. Let the Oak King and Holly King reign evermore :)
Also like you, I would provide education about environmental concerns. My focus should regard my specialty, ground water. Unfortunately, most hydrogeology classes tend to focus on the engineering of groundwater withdrawals and contaminant cleanups. A much more wide-ranging scope is needed. While my professional concern regards the latter, perhaps less remedial effort would be required if the hydrogeological settings were considered. But humans only consider the environment after the damage is done.
It may be too late for us, but we can mitigate our footprint. Consider the following poem, "Earth Song":
Where the land remembers
Before torn by the plow,
Flowers glowed like embers
With magicks to endow,
Memories of the trees
Haunt the burgeoning throng,
And upon guns they seize
No longer knowing wrong,
When the lands remember
Their taste for human blood,
Not one thing, not ever
Could stop the crimson flood,
But for earthen magick
In hearts happy with spring,
Let the flowers grow thick
To bring back Earth's blessing!
Thanks for your kind words & hopefully you'll be able to visit in the future.
I'm thinking that we could help each other in this mission. I would like to start a non-profit, similar to that you have. I'd also like to help as I can, even planting trees, etc. Let me know what you think.
I'm still in the process of learning German so am unable to help you with the name Eck and my husband being Swiss is unsure about it too.
May peace and light be with you this weekend :)
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