The Wind and the Walls
Nikki Woods explores the value of symbolic acts, as a starting place, rather than a complete act in and of themselves.
The Parable of Hawk and Squirrel
Keep your neighbors close, and your food reserves closer….
Seeing the Trees for the Forest
Time to update this old saying?
The Parable of the Talent Bots
The master of the house gives his AI servants the money and opportunity to grow his fortunes.
The Parable of the Humane Philanthropist
Does throwing starfish, or dead fish, back into the sea make any difference?
The Parable of the Truss
It is the relationships between members (whether of a bridge or a community) that provide strength.
The Wonders of the Hydrogen Economy
Imagining our utopian transition to a hydrogen-powered future—and its consequences.
Do You Give With Thanks?
A story on giving and an invitation to give.
The Parable of the Abandoned Mattress
What would you do if you came across a mattress blocking traffic?
How Do You Persuade Your Neighbor That His Chimney Is Too Straight?
Lessons from ancient China for negotiating the climate crisis.
The True Story of the Lorax Revealed
A recent excavation turned up the lost journal of the Lorax, along with a series of shocking revelations.
Are Environmentalists No Wiser than Monkeys Reaching for the Moon?
Grasping at green energy illusions will not bring about a sustainable future.