Mist And Stone

Mist and Stone

Make Waves

Water is a symbol of life, wisdom, fertility, purity, and death. Water also sustains and nourishes, irrigates our crops, keeps us clean and healthy, and contributes to our energy needs. But a strain has been put on our water resources as increased energy demands combine with the effects of climate change to create a treacherous environment. Individuals and communities around the globe increasingly face droughts, floods, water pollution, water scarcity, and even water wars. We tend to address and solve these concerns through scientific and technological innovations, but social and cultural analyses and solutions are needed as well. In this edited collection, contributors tackle current water issues in the era of climate change using a wide variety of recent literature and film. At its core, this collection demonstrates that water is an immense reservoir of artistic potential and an agent of historical and cultural exchange. Creating familiar and relatable contexts for water dilemmas, authors and directors of contemporary literary texts and films present compelling stories of our relationships to water, water health, ecosystems, and conservation. They also explore how global water problems affect local communities around the world and intersect with social and cultural aspects such as health, citizenship, class, gender, race, and ethnicity. This transformative work highlights the cultural significance of water—the source of life and a powerful symbol in numerous cultures. It also raises awareness about global water debates and crises.

The Greener Grass from the Other Side

Lifes challenges interfere with contributors to happiness like family, job and home. For example, hope for that dream house is dashed by a failed business. A selfish decision splits the family. The magnitude of lifes challenges is enhanced by the passage of time. Before problems can be resolved, months, even years pass. Amid so many challenges and time pressures, the grass is sure to appear greener on the other side! How about bringing over the greener grass from the other side? Espousing love will prioritize the contributors to your happiness. Through love you can share your experiences with lifes challenges and fleeting time can be invested with loved ones. You will take command of your life and know true happiness!