happy earth day!!

hi friends,

one thing that really struck me when i was roadtripping across the U.S. researching sustainable alternative communities? just how beautiful america is.

like this sunflower field in denver

or this lakeside in kansas

for a lot of us americans, we’re not exactly overflowing with patriotism right now. it’s a complicated time to be a part of this political nation.

it’s not any more of a complicated time, though, to be a member of this ecosystem.

make it actionable

ecovillages and other sustainable communities are one way to help us live more integrated to the natural world. but wherever you live,

spending time outside boosts mood, reduces stress, and improves our sense of connectivity.

some great ways to give back to the earth today:

• check out the indigenous environmental network, if you’re looking for orgs to support

• try out some of these ideas to retrofit any old house into a net-zero home

• order some native wildflower seeds - or other native plants - local to your area on american meadows. they’re having a 25% off earth day sale! (not sponsored)

what’s new

trying out a new newsletter template/format — any thoughts?

i’m about to send out my next round of book proposals, and the number of paid subscribers really matters to publishers. here’s the catch — they don’t care about the amount people are paying, just the number of people willing to put money behind their interest in your writing (which they count as the number of expected book buyers).

so if you become a paid subscriber even for $1/month, that significantly helps my chances of getting a book deal! 

here’s the link if you want to set up a sliding scale subscription, where you can name your price! or, you can join a subscriber tier through my newsletter platform with the button below, if you prefer:

art giveaway to paid subscribers coming soon! thank you always for your support

happy earth day, and happy easter to those who celebrate <3

much love,

jasper