As Earth’s polar ice caps melt and seasons here in Pennsylvania become milder, I get nostalgic about Climate Normalcy. Once upon a time, when I dreaded icy roads and frigid temperatures, I’d have thought less ice and today’s gentler winters were the answer to our prayers. Not so now. When I think about the Big Picture, that our human activity is messing with all life on our Holy Planet, I’d rather deal with short-term winter hassles than face irreversible climate degradation… [READ The Newsletter HERE]

You’re invited! Come hear Jonathan Sprout speak at a Free Educational Seminar on Net-Zero Living!

Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30–8:00 PM

Middletown Municipal Center

3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047

The event is free but pre-registration is required. You can register online, HERE. To register another way, give us a call at 215-750-3890 or visit us in person in the Parks and Recreation office at the Middletown Municipal Center.

About Jonathan Sprout

When Jonathan moved to Southampton’s Bryn Gweled Homesteads in 2013, he began transforming his lifestyle—reducing his carbon footprint and cutting living expenses. Through solar panels, HVAC upgrades, yard improvements, and simple lifestyle changes, Jonathan created a truly Net-Zero home.

Laugh along with Jonathan’s “best Carbon Footprint jokes east of the Grand Canyon” while learning practical, money-saving steps you can take to live more sustainably. Every attendee will leave with pages of actionable ideas for achieving Net-Zero Living.

We could all use a lesson on how to live more gently while saving money!

REGISTER HERE!

Recently I was a guest on journalist Harriet Tramer’s “Aging Without Wrinkles” podcast. We did not discuss wrinkles; beauty is only skin deep. But talking “heroes”—and about my career writing and singing about American heroes—took us straight to the core of important issues.

My favorite heroes are uplifters.

Take Major Leaguer Jackie Robinson. He fought racism and death threats with talent and strength of character. He was a gentleman who hit baseballs, ran the bases, and made great defensive plays on the field. Jackie’s spectacular sportsmanship crushed the myth that the color of your skin determines how much you can achieve.

Harriet asked for a current sports hero example… [READ The Newsletter HERE]