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How To Comment on Trump's National Monument Review

Redwoods of Mendocino

Giant Sequoia National Monument is one of 27 National Monuments under scrutiny by Trump's team in charge of the parks. You must comment by July 10, 2017 and tell them under no conditions should they stop protecting these sacred monuments. Click here to comment. 

Preserve California's giants!

The U.S. Department of the Interior is conducting a review of certain National Monuments designated or expanded since 1996 under the Antiquities Act of 1906 in order to implement Executive Order 13792 of April 26, 2017. The Secretary of the Interior will use the review to determine whether each designation or expansion conforms to the policy stated in the Executive Order and to formulate recommendations for Presidential actions, legislative proposals, or other appropriate actions to carry out that policy. This Notice identifies twenty-seven National Monuments under review and invites comments to inform the review.

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Mom

Joyce Elaine Barnett

"I sure had fun getting old!" Mom reflected after a diagnosis that would take her life within two months. My blog and travel writing stopped and I became Mom's caregiver. She was my inspiration for all things beautiful: music, the environment, hiking the world's best mountains and our local backyards, kayaking, international travel, swimming, dancing, literature, continuing college education, wildlife, pets, activism for the greater social and environmental good, dressing in color-coordinated style, and making integrity and morality her life long guides.

I received bags full of condolence

Joyce Elaine Barnett first trip to Europe

letters from the many friends, who admired and were inspired by Mom, who lived large and always sought the glass half-full with a winning smile.

To read her obituary, click here.

I will continue my hiatus from writing until I'm ready to resume.

Best wishes, Donna