Katrina MartichJan 13 minHere Comes the SunEach day since December 21st has brought us a little more daylight, here in the northern hemisphere. In addition to giving us light, the...
Katrina MartichAug 16, 20216 minMaking Sense of the 2021 Climate Change Report 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...
Katrina MartichJul 16, 20213 minThe Beauty of DarknessDay and night. Light and dark. These contrasts permeate religions and cultures around the world. It’s easy to imagine why, when looking...
Katrina MartichMay 15, 20216 minThe Work of EnergySince 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...
Katrina MartichApr 1, 20214 minStarting a Monthly Practice with a Breath of Clean AirStarting 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...
Katrina MartichFeb 15, 20214 minBirds and Me: Is There a Difference?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...
Katrina MartichDec 31, 20208 minFrom Me to You: A Gift for the New YearA study by the Pew Research Center indicates about three-quarters of adults in the U.S. are concerned about protecting the environment;...
Katrina MartichOct 15, 20203 minThe Question I'm Most Frequently AskedWhy 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...
Katrina MartichAug 15, 20207 minIt's All Drinking Water!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...
Katrina MartichJul 2, 20204 minMusings from the ClotheslineI 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...
Katrina MartichApr 1, 20204 minObservationsHorses have taught me a lot over the years. Most of the lessons came when things weren’t going well. The training rides where everything...
Katrina MartichFeb 16, 20205 minExpanding the ConversationThe City of Pecos, TX is an intriguing place. It started as a typical western railroad station in 1883. Due to the availability of...
Katrina MartichFeb 1, 20203 minWhat's the Real Question?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...
Katrina MartichDec 31, 20193 minReflections for a New YearI’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...