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A Gift
This is my last blog post of 2025, as I will take a break next month. With the imminence of the holiday time to celebrate gratitude with loved ones, today I want to send you something special. As you know, we recently lost a human like no other, Jane Goodall . This extraordinary and iconic primatologist, anthropologist, conservationist, and humanitarian recently passed away and with her, humanity lost a treasure, a true hero for Nature and the Planet. But her legacy is enor

agprat
Nov 12, 20252 min read


About Corals and Postcards about Them
As the Bostonian Fall is finally starting to show with mild cold weather way past the middle of the official season, a report from a group of 160 scientists from 23 countries just announced that the planet has already reached its first major tipping point: the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs. This is mainly because of the rapidly rising marine temperatures - the Earth atmosphere is hotter so 90% of the heat is absorbed by the ocean - but also due to the ocean aci

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Oct 22, 20252 min read


Plant Based Food to Save Earth
Have you ever considered shifting to a plant based lifestyle and reducing meat consumption? Some interesting facts are that a plant based diet is associated with reduced chronic disease risk , in addition to having a high potential for reducing carbon footprint , requiring less resources than animal products, conserving water, land and forest, among other important aspects to help prevent species extinction. I recently became aware of the Plant Based Treaty (PBT) organizatio

agprat
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Topographic mementos
I hope you are enjoying the lovely weather we have in New England. Spring has brought some exciting art news, including CAA ’s invitation...

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May 13, 20252 min read


Dreaming and Switching
Today I want to share about some new directions my art has taken. I have been inspired by dreams and I have been creating more work with...

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Feb 19, 20252 min read


What We Can Control
The year has started with fire and my heart goes to those who are still suffering from it. In the current state to which the world is...

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Jan 23, 20252 min read


Thoughts for this Holiday Season
For those who celebrate, the holiday season is here!!! First, the US Thanksgiving celebration coming up next week, a tradition that -...

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Nov 24, 20242 min read


Art & Activism: Thanks for your recent feedback!
I n my last blog post I asked: Do you think it is effective using art as a means to raise public awareness about the different aspects...

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Sep 16, 20242 min read


Art & Activism: What Do You Think?
Recently I had the honor of participating at the panel “We The People” (7/21/24), as part of the juried exhibit Free Speech: Art &...

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Aug 26, 20242 min read


Treasure Island
I started the month celebrating Earth Day with the amazing community at Proctor Academy. It was a moving experience, shared with artist...

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May 29, 20241 min read


Earth Day Everyday: Science and Art
While Earth should be appreciated and respected everyday, when I read about Earth Day celebration, I find remarkable that before 1970,...

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Apr 21, 20232 min read


We Need Action… with Hope & Urgency... for the Planet...
Are you inspired to act for the climate crisis? Get informed, find people/organizations already doing something for climate action..

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Mar 28, 20233 min read


Starting the Year in Great Company
Starting the year with great art exhibits and events!

agprat
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Looking Forward with Hope and Intention
Post about hope and intentions for the new year. Hope for actions and change for climate and the environment.

agprat
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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