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Quote for Wednesday, September 27, 2006
"The major problems in the world are the result of the difference between the way nature works and the way man thinks."-Gregory Bateson
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Quote for Tuesday, September 26, 2006
"Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and to follow it to an end requires courage." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Journal for Friday, September 22, 2006
Now that we’ve decided to focus on home energy conservation for our Action Project, I’d like you to think about how we can present this issue as something that affects everyone. Based on your initial research, what are some of the things that favor homeowners taking the time to consider home energy conservation? Remember, it… Read more »
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Quote for Friday, September 22, 2006
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her serenity."-E.B. White
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Quote for September 20, 2006
"The highest treason, the meanest treason, is to deny the holiness of this little blue planet on which we journey through the cold void of space."-Edward Abbey
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Quote for September 19, 2006
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls… Read more »
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Journal for Friday, September 15, 2006
This week we sorted through a number of local environmental issues in order to choose a topic that will serve as the focus for our Action Project. Our goal is to create awareness, educate and, ultimately, influence the community in which we live. Before we venture out into the community however, I’d like you to… Read more »
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Quote for Friday, Sept. 15th
“This is the true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; The being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion… Read more »
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CAP Overnight, Sept. 9-10th
In addition to learning about ecologically friendly camping ethics, friction fire techniques and local ecosystems on our first overnight trip, the CAP class also had a few spare moments to perfect their Kung Fu!
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Quote for Weds., Sept. 13th
"When you know what you care about, what you love, what you have passion about, you have discovered the deep truths about who you are and can fashion these gifts into something original."-George Land and Beth Jarman
