Greenfire Coalition Writer's Forum
Hiking in Nescopeck State Park-A Black Bear Encounter
Written and Posted by Michael Sauers September 13, 2024 Nescopeck State Park is located in southern Luzerne County, NEPA. It is serene, primitive, isolated and interesting to hike in. The Nescopeck Creek runs through it. Every predator and non predator that exists...
Food for Thought-Crumbs From the Cerebral Table-Something to Chew On
Written and Published by Michael Sauers August 5, 2024 Given the billions of animals killed by automobiles, I support incorporating into new highways and retrofitting existing highways with wildlife tunnels and bridges. Given the soaring health crises that are...
Hiking Glen Onoko Falls/Ridge to Overlook
Written and Posted by Michael Sauers September 4, 2024 Nothing clears the mind, steadies the soul and strengthens the body like a walk through the forest. Picture yourself moving through cool valleys and mountain woodlands; exploring streams, rivers, lakes, swamps...
With a Fist in the Air–Happy Labor Day!
Written and Posted by Michael Sauers September 2, 2024 Let me begin by stating that I come from labor. As far back as I can determine my ancestors labored under the tyranny that is capitalism. My grandparents and great grandparents labored in and around the...
Carbon Capture, a Great Illusion
Written by Karen Feridun Posted by Michael Sauers August 29, 2024 A last minute scramble to pass a controversial bill introduced by Sen. Gene Yaw epitomizes the old saying, "There are two things you don't want to see being made-laws and sausages." According to Yaw,...
I’m in a Jakey Hollow State of Mind
Michael Sauers August 23, 2024 Jakey Hollow is a 59 acre natural area snuggled in Columbia County just outside Bloomsburg. It is part of the Weiser State Forest under the auspices of the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It is also part of the...
Pride and Disappointment at the Democratic National Convention
Michael Sauers August 19, 2024 I am a lifelong Democrat. I always vote. I do not always vote for Democrats. I watched the entire DNC from beginning to end. The DNC was well choreographed. A fully packed schedule with plenty of red, white and blue, music and...
Excuses????? Take Your Pick!
Mike Sauers August 14, 2024 Sapiens like to think of themselves as special. Highly intelligent! Creative! Innovative! Conquerors! Problem solvers! Masters of the planet! Etc., etc.,etc.! From a self-serving, top of the food chain perspective that has limited merit...
Vegan Beet Salad-Delicious!
Mike Sauers August 14, 2024 Hello! This will be short and sweet. It is a delicious and healthy beet salad that can be a meal or a side dish. As always, I encourage experimenting. Enjoy! Peel, steam, and slice/cube (your preference) 5-6 medium beets Dice about 1/2...
Fracking Puppet Masters Continue To Pull The Strings In Pennsylvania
Mike Sauers August 13, 2024 Oil and gas continues to drive the bus in Pennsylvania. They know full well that "hydraulic fracking" is an energy intensive, abusive and dirty endeavor. To get off the ground it requires special treatment from local and state...