10/23/2020
Smoke looms in the sky from the nearby forest fires ravaging our state.... and just days after this family’s photo shoot, this beautiful natural area became engulfed in flames from the 🔥
Folks, I was born in Colorado — and I have never seen drought and wildfires like this in my life.
We are not alone. From the Derecho winds that obliterated the Midwest this summer, to the hurricanes, devastating storms, fires, droughts... our entire country and many others around the globe are feeling the effects of the climate changes we have collectively ignored for decades.
Now, we are in the THICK of a climate *crisis*.
Many of the people I know and hold dear to my heart are disheartened by this year’s choice of presidential candidates, and they say we are “screwed” no matter who wins. While I personally feel that may be true to some degree....we should vote for the candidate most likely to protect our planet, and our children’s future.
MOST IMPORTANTLY
I believe that regardless of who sits in the White House, that each and every one of us has the capacity to bring about REAL changes to our environment and our society.
Start learning about permaculture, Grow your own food, start a compost pile.... (or if you don’t want to, try to buy direct from local farmers)
Stop using so much plastic, plant trees, teach your kids to and treat this planet and the people and animals living on it with love and humility.
Not only will it make a difference in your families’ happiness and health, but it will have a really, tangible, impact on your local community and help us shift towards a more sustainable existence.
