Katrina Martich

The media has been abuzz with talk of the latest climate change report that was released on August 9th. I’ve been working my way through...

Day and night. Light and dark. These contrasts permeate religions and cultures around the world. It’s easy to imagine why, when looking...

Since human beings first discovered fire, energy has been a gift that we’ve put to work for us. In the U.S. today, we use energy almost...

Starting today, my blog posts on the first of the month will be dedicated to the concept of Living Connected. The post will be a 3-step...

Much of the U.S. is in record-setting cold and snow as I write this blog post. Birds who migrated to my area of Texas for winter are now...

A study by the Pew Research Center indicates about three-quarters of adults in the U.S. are concerned about protecting the environment;...

Why aren’t you talking about climate change? More than any other question I’m asked, people want to know why I don’t keep climate change...

Every morning, many of us put water in the coffee maker, take a shower, flush the toilet, or turn on the faucet, without ever thinking...

I recently started hanging laundry outside to dry. My intent was to reduce my home’s energy use and carbon footprint. It’s too soon to...

Horses have taught me a lot over the years. Most of the lessons came when things weren’t going well. The training rides where everything...

The City of Pecos, TX is an intriguing place. It started as a typical western railroad station in 1883. Due to the availability of...

The polarized nature of our society today seems to make every choice a test. Are you for or against…? Do you support or not support…? Do...

I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. One reason is their all or nothing nature. They seem to be a set-up for failure. Being...