Living

The Illusion of an "Enhanced" Life (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• May 7, 2012

The use of drugs to "enhance" life experiences is an illusory denial of all Life has to offer.

Pets

When Dogs Run Free (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Apr 18, 2012

Should dog owners be allowed to let their dogs run off-leash on local beaches?

The San Lorenzo River Comes Home (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Mar 16, 2012

Attempts to control the environment are ultimately destructive to all life.

Environment

What to Do When More is Too Much (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Mar 9, 2012

The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) decided today to postpone their decision on expanding City of Santa Cruz water service to include proposed new UCSC growth.

Awareness

Featured Blog: Lights in the Night, Crop Circles and Deeply Held Beliefs (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Feb 20, 2012

After 25 years of study, I've concluded that UFOs are deeply held beliefs, not real physical objects.

Pets

County Leash Laws Challenged at Local Beaches

• Michael A. Lewis
• Feb 17, 2012

County dog owners seek to change County leash laws to allow off-leash hours at local beaches.

3 Reasons Why I'm Not Happy AMGEN is Coming to Santa Cruz (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Feb 9, 2012

The Amgen Tour of California is coming back to Santa Cruz County after last year's absence. Why am I not happy to hear the news?

Environment

Recognizing the Rights of Nature (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Jan 26, 2012

It's time for city and county of Santa Cruz to include consideration of non-human inhabitants of our community in development planning.

Politics

Featured Blog: Radical Environmentalism (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Jan 19, 2012

Environmentalists speak for the web of life that has no voice in human discourse. Some consider this a radical position, contrary to progress. Some think otherwise.

Building Community (in Santa Cruz Patch)

• Michael A. Lewis
• Jan 4, 2012

How do we respond to increasing crime in Santa Cruz County? Building community helps fill the gaps caused by a rapidly changing society.