​In many of the world's most arid and semi-arid regions, rain is no longer arriving as a blessing but as disaster; to understand why, we need to look at the ground rather than the sky.

Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric, says George Monbiot

Local artist and activist Paul Kroner never envisioned that his art studio would become as much of a community cornerstone as it is today.

Another 7x7 poem (seven lines, seven syllables per line.) This one inspired by endings—of seasons, of eras. Marcescence Sometimes we hold on too hard; cling to what should be released— old, winter-worn, transparent from time and weather, rattled, beaten, tattered— it's hard to let the familiar fall away, let new growth emerge Note: Marcescence is a botanical term that refers to trees that retain withered leaves over the winter.

Ohio U.S. Rep. Greg Landsman voted against a resolution to bring home troops from Iran. Now he wants Trump's war to end.

Massive energy use, water drain, toxic pollution, and corporate subsidies: Why communities are fighting back, and why New Jersey must act now

Cost-cutting move is expected to cause resignations and turmoil

Action alleviates anxiety. How learning a little bit about Economic realities can help you help the planet.

With waggish headlines and sharp insight, you can start your news morning off right with the latest from the Ohio Capital Journal and highlights from other publications across the state. We will lead…

Mary Oliver, more well-known for her awe-filled devotion to noticing the natural world, was clearly not unaware of the perils of our consumerist, dominating culture.

On finding peace through writing, community and imagining.

It is hard to find peace during war.

On Rising, and Falling.

My feed was suddenly overflowing with posts about having babies--and my childrearing days are behind me. What is going on?

"Today will be my peaceful day"--discover a simple practice that can reshape your days. With gratitude to to Peace Monks!

In May, 2025, the first session of Climate Meditation & Writing Workshop was held at Studio Kroner in downtown Cincinnati. It was part of All Else Pales 2, a month-long, multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring climate change, sustainability, and environmental justice. From the seed of this opportunity, an ongoing group has emerged! I facilitate our monthly meetings, which (generally) occur on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month.

This is the news we should be paying attention to. At least for the moment, everything else is a distraction

Frank E.