Author Archives: Bruce

About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). Former president of Island Resources Foundation.

Allergy Ciities and Increasing Pollen Loads

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Bruce

New information to me, from this page in the Weather.com website: <https://weather.com/health/allergy/news/2018-11-08-fall-allergy-cities-2018 > Go to the URL above to see graphics and the actual list of 50 cities = = = = = = = = = = Which City … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on Allergy Ciities and Increasing Pollen Loads

Shared from BBC:Who will pay for the damage caused by climate change?

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Bruce

This long BBC article begins with the example of John Mussington, in Barbuda. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211213-who-will-pay-for-the-damage-caused-by-climate-change?ocid=ww.social.link.email

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on Shared from BBC:Who will pay for the damage caused by climate change?

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Bruce

Bruce Potter443-454-9044

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on Happy Holidays

Yves Renard on COP26 for the Caribbean

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Bruce

As interviewed and posted in Global Voices <https://globalvoices.org/2021/12/05/post-cop26-a-caribbean-view-on-climate-injustice-and-1-5-to-stay-alive/ > by Emma Lewis 20211206_CoP26_ClimateChange_YvesRenard.pdf

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on Yves Renard on COP26 for the Caribbean

The Washington Post Fewer boots, more slippers: How a shortage of shipping containers is changing what shows up on shelves

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Bruce
Posted in Fun | Comments Off on The Washington Post Fewer boots, more slippers: How a shortage of shipping containers is changing what shows up on shelves

Support (?) Your Local (?) Paper

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Bruce

I’m replaying below some of the fascinating responses to my original query (reprinted at the bottom, for what it’s worth). One of the threads showing the hidden networks we all live in is that some of the strongest endorsements of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on Support (?) Your Local (?) Paper

EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Bruce

Bruce, thanks for sharing Kincey’s dramatic, first-person account. I remember that you sent it out 20 years ago with a comment like, “one tough lady”. Indeed she was. I’m glad she escaped and that so many others did too. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection

EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Bruce
Posted in Fun | Comments Off on EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection

A 20-Year Recollection

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Bruce

Dear Bruce, Thank you for sharing this poignant piece and reminding us of the grace and courage of our dear friend Kincey. Thinking of you all. Judy Sent from my iPad On Sep 10, 2021, at 2:17 PM, Bruce Potter … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on A 20-Year Recollection

EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Bruce

Bruce, Thank you for sharing this with us! I will read it tonight when things are quite and I can take it all in! I confess, I didn’t know of Kincey’s struggle until just now! I can somewhat understand your … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun | Comments Off on EAHS-Classof1960 A 20-Year Recollection