Category Archives: Natural Patriots

Newt Gingrich and Terry Maple: Natural Patriots

Posted on 20 October 2007 by Emmett Duffy

Yes, that Newt Gingrich. I admit this is hard for me, as a lifelong Democrat. But bear with me.   In our better moments, we all like to talk about finding common ground and fostering bipartisanship and all that stuff.  … Continue reading →

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Richard Louv, Natural Patriot

Posted on 9 August 2007 by Emmett Duffy

During my idyllic vacation two weeks ago, I pulled out a book that had been sitting on my table for some time: Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods.  Based on the somewhat off-puttingly pedantic subtitle (“Saving our Children from … Continue reading →

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In memoriam: Ladybird Johnson, Natural Patriot (1912-2007)

Posted on 12 July 2007 by Emmett Duffy

Claudia Alta (Lady Bird) Taylor Johnson, former First Lady of the United States and pionering conservationist, has passed on. But her multifaceted legacy of beautification and restoration of native American landscapes and cities will live on. Lady Bird, as she was … Continue reading →

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Announcing . . . 2007′s Natural Patriot of the Year!

Posted on 4 July 2007 by Emmett Duffy

Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy Independence Day!  On this august (small “a”) occasion, when we in the USA celebrate Patriotism and our nation’s birth, it is my great honor to present to you 2007′s Natural Patriot of the Year, selected via … Continue reading →

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Now accepting nominations: Natural Patriot of the Year!

Posted on 26 June 2007 by Emmett Duffy

Ladies and Gentlemen, The summer solstice is now behind us, meaning — paradoxically — that summer is here, and yet, that the days have begun their gradual decline.  But let’s not dwell on that now.  For those of us in … Continue reading →

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Rachel Carson: Natural Patriot

Posted on 27 May 2007 by Emmett Duffy

[Part 1 in an occasional series on heroes of Natural Patriotism]  Rachel Carson was born a century ago on this day, 27 May 1907.  With her book, Silent Spring, and her courageous fight against indiscriminate broadcast of toxins into the … Continue reading →

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