Essay What it means to lose a farm July 17, 2026 There are only three times when a farm receives a lot of visitors: during an open house after expanding, after the farmer gets seriously injured, and when the farm sells out and auctions its machinery. My father experienced all three. Read More
Essay Squirrels: Nature鈥檚 ultimate ambassadors January 20, 2026 At the edge of every woodland, backyard, and city park, a small, twitchy-nosed guide ushers us into our most common encounter with the wild. The squirrel lives where we live, moving easily between tree canopy and sidewalk, wilderness, and civilization. Long before we can name ecosystems or understand food webs, squirrels introduce us to the idea that we share our world with other lives. Read More
