During the Clinton Administration there was a move to green up the national parks. One of the mandates was to source food locally. Today one of the most successful examples of this is Yosemite National Park. All the concessions are run by Delaware North and it has chosen not to go with commodities but rather [...]
Archive for April, 2010
Earth Day: From Farm to Table at Yosemite
Posted: April 22, 2010 in Animals, Business, Economy, Environment, Food, Inspiration, Media, News, News and Views, Random Thoughts, Travel, United States of AmericaTags: Ahwahnee, Bill Clinton, Brenda Ostrum, California, Delaware North, Earth Day, Farming, Hornitos, Madera, Mariposa, Mountain Meadows Farm, Open Space Meats, Percy Whatley, Seth Nietschke, Sustainable Agriculture, TD Willey, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park
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Masters Morality Play
Posted: April 11, 2010 in Inspiration, Media, News, News and Views, Parenting, Random Thoughts, Sports, Television, WomenTags: Amy Mickelson, Augusta, Elin Woods, Golf, Green Jacket, Masters, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods
Watching the Masters with a bunch of teenage boys, I was struck by how they admired Tiger Woods for his “bad ass” ways. They didn’t seem to hold him accountable for his cheating heart. All they wanted was to see him win so they could cash in on their bets. I, on the other hand, [...]
River Jordan Redux
Posted: April 6, 2010 in Environment, Human Rights, Inspiration, Judaism, Media, Middle East, Natural Disasters, News, News and Views, Politics, Random Thoughts, Religion, Terrorism, Travel, WeatherTags: Friends of the Earth Middle East, Israel, Israelis, Jordan, Jordanians, Middle East, Mideast, National Geographic, Palestine, Palestinians, Parting the Waters, River Jordan, Water
In June 2009 I posted a blog about the dire condition of the River Jordan and how a unique collaboration of Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians are cooperating to save it and care for the needs of a parched region. National Geographic Magazine has done the story “Parting the Waters” for its April edition on Water. It showcases [...]
