forgetting

The purpose of this blog is to document the emotional/spiritual/intellectual impact of climate change. To, as I said in my first post, answer the question, "what were they thinking?" I am trying to answer that question truthfully. And the truth is, right now, not much. Yeah, I'm not thinking much about climate change, or really anything, for that matter. I just finished my thesis, defense and comprehensive exams. My brain is on a much-needed vacation. I made delicious local cranberry pancakes for breakfast, and it's toasty in my apartment (well, I have a blanket over my knees and a hat on, so I'm cozy), and I'm watching the snow fall outside - big fat, lazy, swirling flakes. I'm struggling to make myself do my homework and grade. Actually, I'm struggling to make myself do anything other than stare blankly out the window. One of my assignments was to read an article by Andy Revkin on science writing and the challenge of talking about climate change in the mainstream media. Even that couldn't penetrate my blissful bubble. So, here I am documenting the forgetting. It's nice to do every once in a while. I think I'll go make myself a cup of tea...