April 22nd, 2026
Perfect in size, once bright blue, full of oxygen and wonder. Unforgiving seas, beautiful wildlife, enough flare to show Jupiter up from every angle you look at (suck it Jupiter). Earth has everything we need to enjoy our short stay here.
For this earth day I reflect on the movements, changes and activism I've seen in my time here. From protecting and repairing our ozone, to protecting our beautiful nature and national parks. Oil spills turned into action, cleaning our waters and protecting our wildlife from harm.
We only have one planet to live on, if we can pitch together with just the mentality of doing one thing in our lifetimes to help this planet of ours I believe it can make a lasting positive effect for generations to come. We can come from being the civilization of damage, to a civilization of change. A civilization of progress, one to set the example of what positive change can look like for our temporary earthy home.
Earth may look like she's been through a lot, but haven't we all? Its time for us to work together <3
-Elrod Van Altizer