Parshat Shlach. Scouts on my mind. Still, I didn’t think much about our first scout. Probably crossed the threshold through our…
Category: Animals
Radical Vegetarian Priests
You could say it’s a downer month in the yearly cycle of Torah readings. Week after week of animal sacrifices.…
Teachings of the Land
I was raised to be an urbanite. Sure, I spent plenty of time outdoors, playing in parks, riding my bicycle,…
On Eagle's Wings (Ha'azinu)
Every time I see a bald eagle soar, my heart soars, celebrating the return of this majestic, intelligent bird to…
Death of a Cat
“Mom, mom, mom, mom,” says Eli. “Not-Koi is in front of our house and he’s not moving.” Not-Koi is a…
Did Noah Speak Crow?
I’m an experienced hiker, but sometimes I do stupid things. A few years ago, I made three mistakes at once.…
How to Be Intuitive
At the Ranger Station in Glacier, WA, a slice of Douglas fir sits on a throne. Near it, an interpretive…
Spirit of the Donkey
In honour of the story of Balaam and his donkey, told in Parshat Balak, enjoy this short CBC radio “donkumentary”…
Fly On, Sweetie
We sat on my brother’s tiny urban porch, in the bright sun, six stories above the street. A fly lit…