This One Is Me
I can’t see a bus go by without the refrain from “Another One Rides the Bus” by Weird Al Yankovic going through my head. “Another comes...
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Katrina Martich
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Here Comes the Sun
Each day since December 21st has brought us a little more daylight, here in the northern hemisphere. In addition to giving us light, the...
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Katrina Martich
- Aug 16, 2021
- 6 min
Making 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...
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Katrina Martich
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
The Beauty of Darkness
Day and night. Light and dark. These contrasts permeate religions and cultures around the world. It’s easy to imagine why, when looking...
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Katrina Martich
- May 15, 2021
- 6 min
The Work of Energy
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...
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Katrina Martich
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Starting a Monthly Practice with a Breath of Clean Air
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...
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Katrina Martich
- Feb 15, 2021
- 4 min
Birds 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...
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Katrina Martich
- Dec 31, 2020
- 8 min
From Me to You: A Gift for the New Year
A study by the Pew Research Center indicates about three-quarters of adults in the U.S. are concerned about protecting the environment;...
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Katrina Martich
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
The Question I'm Most Frequently Asked
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...
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Katrina Martich
- Aug 15, 2020
- 7 min
It'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...
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Katrina Martich
- Jul 1, 2020
- 4 min
Musings from the Clothesline
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...
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Katrina Martich
- Apr 1, 2020
- 4 min
Observations
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...
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Katrina Martich
- Feb 15, 2020
- 5 min
Expanding the Conversation
The City of Pecos, TX is an intriguing place. It started as a typical western railroad station in 1883. Due to the availability of...
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Katrina Martich
- Feb 1, 2020
- 3 min
What'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...
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Katrina Martich
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
Reflections for a New Year
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...
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