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To talk about climate change as a problem requiring a solution is problematic in and of itself. The fact is that the problem is us. You and me. We’re all complicit. We’ve all bought into the myth of progress and endless growth, ignored natural limits, blindly followed the other lemmings over the cliff. We’ve done it because we haven’t paid attention, haven’t asked enough questions, haven’t lived deliberately. We’ve seen ourselves as seperate from “the environment”. If a truly radical solution to the climate “problem” is to be found, if you want to take genuine action, start by examining your life. Not just your lifestyle, but your inner world, your beliefs, the stories you embrace, your soul. I agree that most of our politicians are fools and ideologues, bought off by corporate fat cats and puffed up with blandiosity and pride. I think Greta Thunberg is a hero, an antidote to all of their pomposity. I commend those who are striking (including my own dearly loved daughter), and I understand the value of political activism and the consequences of political apathy. But after a couple of days spent asking myself “will I or won’t I”, I’m choosing not to strike today because I believe that when it comes to climate change, politicians and CEO’s aren’t at the root of the problem. I am.
A bushfire to the east. It’s going to be an interesting summer.
Some actual clouds teased us this afternoon, along with a few rumbles, exactly 13 spits of rain and the headiest smell of petrichor I’ve ever experienced. The land is desperate for a drink, but with nothing forecast until April, gardening feels pointless. For the first time in 20 years I’ve decided to do no spring planting. No vegies, no ornamentals. Nothing. I’ve actually started letting plants die and for now I’ve pretty much put gardening completely on hold. It totally sucks but hey, I’ve got a house reno to focus on. Once that’s done, all bets are off!
Last night’s moonrise over a thirsty land. It’s hard going at the moment, but take comfort in the fact that the earth still turns and the relief of night arrives at the end of every unquenched day.
Thank goodness for big trees. This old camphor laurel is pumping out new foliage despite the drought, offering some fresh greenery and a decent sized pool of shade. I know this species isn’t for everyone and that it gets weedy in a favourable climate, but the point is, among all the talk about about planting trees, it’s worth finding space for the bigguns. Things like native figs, oaks, crows ashes, bull bay magnolias and pecans will all do the job, and while it might not be you who gets to enjoy their shade, someone will, and the world will be a little bit better because of your forethought.
That’s my next few months sorted 😳🥴👊🏼 After that, all bets are off! #renovatorsdelight