by Celia A muddy slope An emerald mountain of lush jungle Slipping and sliding Five humans made of star dust Of pain and beauty and love and sorrow Bubbling water pouring steam over steep rocks Engulfing the world in a... Continue Reading →
by Celia Everyone loves a rainbow, the ephemeral half-circle arching over the Earth like a smile. We always gasp and stop whatever we’re doing, tipping back our heads with wide eyes of joy and awe. No matter how often we... Continue Reading →
by Celia Through the mountains, a sleek body A long tail, swishing like leaves in a light breeze White spotted fur like the snow she walks on Blue eyes like a cold winter day and short rounded ears She looks... Continue Reading →
A Voice for the Critically Endangered by Celia The green, camouflage netting sways gently in the breeze. We peek out from under it, our eyes trying to spot the miniature monkey hopping through the dense canopy towards the smashed papayas... Continue Reading →
Few relationships in human history are as romantic as that of a lone human soul (most often male) with their horse. Man (mostly), hat, rifle, panniers, tobacco, danger, possibilities, freedom. Riding in the blazing sun, riding in the setting sun,... Continue Reading →
When I think back to my childhood, what helped quell the anxiety of transitioning to another school year was being able to organize my new backpack. Way more exciting than clothes, was shopping for supplies… trapper keeper, notebooks, folders in... Continue Reading →
Augustin’s bright smile greets us at the Encanto Blanco trailhead along with a small white and orange gatito. The cat immediately catches Mason and Celia’s attention. The boy is a teenager, but with a warmth and confidence that comes from... Continue Reading →
We traveled from Nepal to Thailand a little over a week ago. From Bangkok we immediately caught the train north to Chiang Mai, curious to check out Pun Pun - Center for Self Reliance. We had heard wonderful things about... Continue Reading →
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