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Author Archives: Priscilla Stuckey, PhD
Was my deep grandmother a cave painter?
This is part 2 of “Seeking ancestors.” Part 1 is here. So when I was writing the chapter titled “Ancestors” in Kissed by a Fox, I was inspired to seek out my deep ancestors, the people from thousands of years … Continue reading
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Tagged ancestors, animals, cave painting, DNA testing, origins of writing
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Seeking ancestors
I am always curious about my ancestors, even though I often find myself wishing that the ancestors of Western cultures had given all of us a different set of Earth values—more appreciation for the web of Earth-life, more emphasis on … Continue reading
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Tagged Amish, ancestors, DNA testing, Genographic Project, Martyrs' Mirror, Mennonite history, Mennonites
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ForeWord Book of the Year Finalist
I am happy to announce that Kissed by a Fox is a finalist for the ForeWord Book of the Year book awards in the Nature category! ForeWord Reviews celebrates quality books from independent and university presses, and it goes out … Continue reading
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Tagged book awards, nature writing, writing, writing awards
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A park in the sky
In each of the cities I visit for book readings, I try to take some time to connect with the more-than-human world. So last week in New York City I visited the High Line, New York’s beautiful park in the … Continue reading
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Tagged biophilia, biophilic design, green urban planning, sustainable design, urban parks
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Oaks against the sky
What’s your favorite landscape? For me, the oak savannah ranks pretty high. I got to know this eco-community during the decades I lived in California, and a few days ago I had the briefest opportunity to say hello to it … Continue reading
Whistling in the wind
I’m traveling with the book this week, giving talks and readings in Arizona. It’s been unusually cold here, and in Tucson I learned just how hard it is to warm up in a city not built for freezing weather. But the … Continue reading
12 ways to give back to the Earth
Looking for a different kind of holiday gift? How about giving back to the Earth? Simple tips for respect and reciprocity with Earth. Bonus: if practiced, they will give back too. Reprinted from Intentblog.com. We may be deeply aware, during this … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, farmers markets, gardening with native plants, giving back, gratitude, green ethics, lawn mowers, native plants, organic, pesticides, reciprocity
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