Disassociating, mindfulness, transcendence-whatever the label-it's a sort of loophole in our contract with reality, a form of self-rescue.

Look in the mirror. The face that pins you with its double gaze reveals a chastening secret. You are looking into a predator's eyes. Most predators have eyes set right on the front of their heads, so they can use binocular vision to sight and track their prey.

Adult bats don't weigh much. They're mainly fur and appetite.

No matter how politely one says it, we owe our existence to the farts of blue-green algae.

As people flock to urban centers where ground space is limited, cities with green walls and roofs and skyscraper farms offer improved health and well-being, renewable resources, reliable food supply, and relief to the environment.

There are well-dressed foolish ideas just as there are well-dressed fools.

We have vexed and bothered every plant and every animal on every continent.