I’m writing a book on natural information architecture in which I explore strange connections between mental models, natural order, artificial intelligence, and divergent thinking. But don’t pre-order just yet. My deadline is 2029 — the year I turn 60. This is simply me telling you where I’m heading before I disappear into the wilderness. MycorrhizalKeep reading

Last week, I was gifted this lovely feedback (shared with permission). So I read Animals Are People over Christmas, Peter, and I have to say, I think it is a triumph! I wasn’t expecting it to, but it’s completely changed the way I view the world and the animals I share it with. And it’sKeep reading

It’s been a busy year. Turns out, running an animal sanctuary is hard work. I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished since we co-founded Sentient Sanctuary in March (see below). The one area that we’ve neglected is fundraising. We spent out of pocket far more than we raised. It’s not sustainable, and we plan to makeKeep reading

I’m in the paddock by our red barn with an enraged 500 pound donkey. Ears are pinned. Teeth are bared. Eyes are wide. The body language is unmistakable. Calvin steps forward. I step back. My daughter Claire is behind me. We just finished picking his hooves. He seemed fine, until we removed his blue halter.Keep reading

Animals Are People is the title of my novel and the philosophy of Sentient Sanctuary. When I say those three words, I get one of two reactions: it’s obvious that animals are people, or it’s obvious that you’re wrong. Either way, I carry on and explain what I mean, because nothing is obvious about theKeep reading