March 2011 Commentary: Proselytizing Permaculture

On Sunday March 13 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States. We “Spring forward” an hour on our clocks to enjoy the sun lingering later in the afternoon. The Spring equinox occurs a week later on Sunday, March 20. We look forward to springtime return of emerging buds and greening landscapes of Nature and our mind, body, and spirit. This annual revitalization and renewal of life can remind us that existing trials and tribulations (like budget repair and income tax preparation) are fleeting and trivial in the larger scheme. Nature has the ability to heal us and turn our attention to what really matters.