At the heart of "The Moth Project" lies two brothers. One, a passionate artist; the other, a dedicated botanist engrossed in our ecosystem. Amidst the 2020 quarantine in upstate New York, they, along with their six children, bonded over evening campfires, insightful dialogues, and the fascinating biodiversity around them. Inspired by the life cycle of the underappreciated moth, they crafted a narrative intertwining moth migrations with the immigration journey of Peter's family. In a world where millions are in constant movement, seeking new beginnings, it emphasizes the resilience of both nature and the human spirit, and highlights the interconnectedness between the two.
Esteemed botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, the voice behind Braiding Sweetgrass and an esteemed member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, lends her voice to the project's central piece. Her input, integrating indigenous tales and scientific knowledge, imparts a deep reverence for the natural world.
Right after her episode was recorded, Mairin sent along these photos and was excited to share that this was the first specimen she has encountered in situ (in its original place, still buried in sediment). It's very cool; have a look for yourself.
My friend Chuck Watkins fell and hit his head, and now he needs a little help getting the rehab he needs to get back to normal. Here's a link with more information if you'd like to help him and his wife during a difficult time.
If you haven't read this amazing story about the four immigrant kids who beat MIT at a robotics competition, here is the link. It was mentioned during the chat with Dianna Cowern, and it is well worth your time.
And here is a link to the video that Dianna mentioned about why mirrors flip horizontally but not vertically.
