Lesson: Leadership Roulette
In this lesson, which is universal, we will learn what it takes to be a leader, and that leadership is a skill and a relationship.
Lesson: Pattern, Structure, Process
This is a core lesson: how to understand more complex problems through systems engineering principles and reframe problems. First we examine the pattern, then the structure, and finally, the process with unites the other two.
Lesson: Chemical Bonds and Ions
In this lesson: Chemical Bonds and Ions we explore the atom and the interesting way they bond together and do work. Fun!
Why Voting Matters Here
A blog about why voting matters and understanding what we need to do to be effective gardeners. See the leaf and the tree to understand.
UN 17 SDG Presentation to GIFT in 2023
This is my PDF Jan 14 presentation to the Global Innovation Field Trip about the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Partnerships For The Goal of Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs tied to the UN SDG program for 2030. This one is about building partnerships for the goal.
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions and Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs detailing how UN 17 SDG play out at Mezzacello. This is peace and justice.
Life on the Land and Systems Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs regarding the UN 17 SDG and my work on the farm. This one is goal 13 life on land.
Life Below Water and Fostering Sustainability
Part of a series of blos detailing my work at Mezzacello to meet UN 17 SDGs. This is life below water and my pond.
Responsible Consumption and Production IS Sustainable
Part of a series of blogs detailing how I use UN 17 SDGs at Mezzacello. This is easy for me, I love reuse.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Part of a series of blogs on the UN SDG and sustainable cities and communities. a love letter to my city, and it's people.
Reducing Inequality and Promoting Sustainability
Part of series of blogs I am writing to promote the UN 17 SDG goals at Mezzacello. This is on equity.
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure and Sustainability
Part of a blog series on how Mezzacello addresses UN 17 SDG. This one is industry and innovation.
Decent Work and Economic Growth and Sustainability
Part of a series of blogs addressing how Mezzacello meets the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is work.
Energy and Sustainability
As part of a series of blogs on UN 17 SDG at Mezzacello. This one covers energy infrastructure and it’s impact on sustainability.
Clean Water and Sanitation and Sustainability
As part of a series of blogs on UN 17 SDG at Mezzacello. This one covers water and sanitation and it's value.
Power Heat and Water Even in the Winter
Even in the dead of winter at -20C the systems at Mezzacello work great! I am pretty pleased with this update.
Crazy Winter Weather in 2022/23
A quick observation about crazy winter weather we continue to have here at Mezzacello.
Happy Holidays From Mezzacello
Rick and I wish you well as we progress back into spring - and into the new year. We wish you the best and look forward to 2023.
Mezzacello in Winter - Animals, Power, and Water
A quick update on power and livestock systems to keep liquid water on hand in winter. I will update this.