The narrative explores the hidden ecosystem beneath your bed, describing dust bunnies as complex microcosms inhabited by various organisms. Dust, mites, beetles, and fungi create a miniature food web, reminding us of life's persistence and evolution in overlooked spaces.
The Green Thing We Forgot: Living Lighter on a Crowded Earth
The story goes like this: a young cashier gently suggests to an older woman that she bring her own grocery bags next time because plastic is bad for the planet. The woman smiles and says, “We didn’t have the green thing in my day.” Then she begins listing everything her generation did before “sustainability” became... Continue Reading →