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Show THE ZEPHYR/ AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2007 Arctic, where U.N. scientists say warming is happening twice as fast as on the rest of the planet in what may be a portent of changes further south. Local authorities said such visits are less environmentally harmful than Russian-led tours on nuclear ice-breakers or sky-diving trips over the North Pole.” isotope The intrepid reader has probably gathered by now that every tornado comes with a silver lining (warning: that would be toxic lead). Global warming, herpes, Follywood, Britney Spears’ hairless pate, even the fact that monkeys are smarter than us — these things offer a wealth of hidden pleasures heretofore unrevealed to the average American. It’s all a matter of how you see the glass: Half empty or half full (caution: that water might be more toxic than the stuff in your car’s radiator). a journal of literary nature and science writing But we have to ask ourselves a simple question about Climate Anxiety — "What's the message here?" It's about more of the same, business as usual, keeping the jig going unimpeded, hanging our collective hats on new tec nology, bailing ourselves out only to start the process again “Isotope offers a place, almost uniquely, for science and mature writers to explore their common interests.” -Chet Raymo, former Boston Globe columnis! But we have to ask ourselves a simple question about Climate Anxiety — “What's the message here?” It’s about more of the same, business as usual, keeping the jig going unimpeded, hanging our collective hats on new technology, bailing ourselves out only to start the process again. Global Warming Hysteria isn’t about saving a planet; it’s about maintaining the Game in perpetuity. Which includes more of everything - people included. And that, friends and neighbors is bullshit in a bucket. I don't know about you, but I’m sticking with the Clintons, setting my sights on the Dominican Republic while the getting is good. Flip flops and a cooler full of suds (no aluminum!), a doobie to ease the pain of knowing that my fellow victims of global meltdown are sweating it out in the bug-infested hothouse north of the Rio Grande. Then again, I heard Mad Magazine was looking for “a few suckers” to join its editorial staff. With the Presidential election looming, peopled by what might be the most idiotic slate of Homo erectus asphaltus to ever grace American politics, I might just send in my resume. Salute! Subscribe Online ‘Today! ____http://isotope usu.edu guidelines, samples and information on how to submit to our annual editors’ : prizes also available online : PATRICK PAUL RENE ZEPHYR READERS...SEND US YOUR “PERFECT MOMENTS" In about 200 words, tell us about one of those moments that came close to being 'perfect.” And include a photo... for publication in an upcoming Zephyr Fine Pine LANDSCAPES ROCK ART WILD WEST Come see us at the Farmers’ Market 8AM to NOON Saturdays, May to October www.patrickpaulrene.com E artH Spier ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFTS & LOCAL & JEWELRY ARTWORK BY REGIONAL ARTISTS 135 NORTH MAIN 259.1121 WORTH THE EXTRA LITTLE WEASEL ADS, INC. PRESENTS al eS oe THE DESERT RAT COMMANDO CRITIQUES = "= "wed THE BIG ‘GLOBAL EARTH CONCERT’ aad ha ST SO Wy with good ig FOUR FLY SWATS FOR YOU AL... intentions BLOCK... < AMMONITE EARTH ANGEL (Got Cyclist’s Jewelry a Amulets, Earrings Bracelets Rings etc ... jewelry for Cyclists, Boaters, Surfers, Yoginis — \ www.CampfireCircle.com “log on”/ BUT WE MEANT WELL... | |