Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Social Change
Deserting Nature for Identity Politics. Why I’m Resigning from the Sierra Club After 52 Years.
Posted on July 6, 2022 by CA Chaparral Institute
To the National Leadership of the Sierra Club, Nature is paying the price for the Club’s new emphasis on the social conflicts of human beings. The Sierra Club’s lead mission, one that has inspired so many to fight for Nature, “To explore, enjoy, and… Continue Reading “Deserting Nature for Identity Politics. Why I’m Resigning from the Sierra Club After 52 Years.”
What’s Public Testimony Worth?
Posted on July 28, 2021 by CA Chaparral Institute
A few things have changed in politics since the days of the Roman Senate and Assemblies. Assassinations of one’s opponents are generally rare. And the chance that a great orator can move an assembled body to vote in a particular way, as Cicero could,… Continue Reading “What’s Public Testimony Worth?”
Inspired by John Muir: The Eternal Conflict Between Right and Wrong
Posted on June 23, 2021 by CA Chaparral Institute
Every day greets us with another wonderful opportunity to rejoice in and save another acre of wildness. While we can not control what others think or do, or determine the results of our actions, we can choose to live in the light and celebrate… Continue Reading “Inspired by John Muir: The Eternal Conflict Between Right and Wrong”
Category: Reconnecting with Self, Social ChangeTags: chaparral, Hetch Hetchy, John Muir, Michael Brune, Sierra Club, Stoicism
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