Author Archives: Harriet

March 8th is International Women’s Day and is observed as a national holiday in many countries. I want to take a few minutes now to share with you some of the reasons why this DAY of observance means a lot to … Continue reading

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In our journey to help parents, caregivers and teachers listen and speak with children about the climate crisis, we have been thrilled to learn about some new and wonderful children’s books that help us do so. In a recent post, … Continue reading

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In the fall of 2011, my family went to Washington DC. Similar to many families visiting our nations capital, we toured many of the memorials and historical sights including the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial which had just opened in … Continue reading

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What do the tragic, maddening, inexplicable and at the same time clearly understandable events that transpired on January 6th at the US Capitol have to do with the climate crisis? EVERYTHING. The following expert is taken directly from my 2020 … Continue reading

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What a year it has been, one with far too many lows, but incredibly, one with some highlights and silver linings too. This post shares some of our newly found and treasured climate and environmental books from the past year. … Continue reading

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As I explained 5 years ago: The final Paris agreement was carefully worded and crafted, it laid out hopes for what we should do, it apologizes for what we haven’t done, but what it didn’t do, was lay out a … Continue reading

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Turkey, stuffing and all the fixings? How are YOU feeling this Thanksgiving?  As I woke up to begin the day with my daughter and husband I felt a great ache, missing my son and extended family and friends who are … Continue reading

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for me, it’s my kids… I had the opportunity to share my story on PBS American Portraits recently…just a clip, a short story, based on a prompt..“What Gets You out of Bed Every Morning?” My short answer: “My kids…”  I … Continue reading

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On this historic day, November 3, 2020, I reflect, hold my breath and also breath with confidence –  believing with all my heart that America will do right by our children, our planet and ourselves. To help pass this day, … Continue reading

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I have known Ted Glick for almost 10 years now. Not only is Ted a colleague – but a friend. Ted is fierce, he is committed to the causes he believes. Through many climate events and actions that I have … Continue reading

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