Refinement by John F. Wasik

The Prairie Landscape Is A Beautiful Teacher Whose Lessons We’ve Yet To Learn

I grew up on the prairie, or rather, an area that used to be prairie. The abandoned farms around us were struggling to be reborn as prairies, but they…

Sep 1 •

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Why the Skies Are Killing Us And What We Should Be Doing

The air quality here in the Chicago area is “the worst in the world” as I write this, according to a world air index. That means it’s “very unhealthy…

Jun 30 •

John Wasik

Blasting Off into Restoration Ecology with Dames’ Rockets: How Pulling Flowers is Saving Forest Preserves

A dame’s rocket is not some new Elon Musk project. It’s certainly not a new fitness thing or meme. It’s definitely not a euphemism employed by our…

Jun 16 •

John Wasik

Turning Despair Into Hope:

Why Earth Day Should Be About Random Joy and Volunteering

Apr 21 •

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What Elon Musk Really Needs to Know About Earth Week

And Better Understand Metropolitan Ecology

Apr 14 •

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How to Forget About Retirement And Pursue ‘Refinement’

By John F. Wasik I was talking to an 81-year-old friend “Jim” the other day about what he envisioned for himself next year.Thanks for reading Refinement…

Apr 7 •

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Why We Need More Heroes Like Daniel Ellsberg

And Stop Worrying About Others Who Don't Matter

Mar 31 •

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Mar 18 •

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Refinement by John F. Wasik

"Refinement" is an enlightened approach to self-discovery, culture and environment. How can we be our most illuminated selves? I explore the intersections between philosophy, art, technology, money and our environment.

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