Archive - 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.

Sep 1, 2023 •

June 2023

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.

Jun 30, 2023 •

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.

Jun 16, 2023 •

April 2023

Turning Despair Into Hope:

Why Earth Day Should Be About Random Joy and Volunteering

Apr 21, 2023 •

What Elon Musk Really Needs to Know About Earth Week

And Better Understand Metropolitan Ecology

Apr 14, 2023 •

How to Forget About Retirement And Pursue ‘Refinement’

Apr 7, 2023 •

March 2023

Why We Need More Heroes Like Daniel Ellsberg

And Stop Worrying About Others Who Don't Matter

Mar 31, 2023 •

This is Refinement by John F. Wasik.

Mar 18, 2023 •

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