Corona Diaries: Recent Episodes

Silvia Harkenrider

A family living green (and, at one time...in quarantine) doing the best we can - a little science, a little music, a little drama, a few opinions, and a whole lotta love.

We’ll be discussing environmental/social issues and anything interesting that we’re learning during these challenging times.

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This season we’re focusing on the environment/sustainability and yes…we’re probably going to talk about covid.


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In this episode I ask my extremely busy friend Jeff, who happens to know a lot about regulations, how he's managing during this pandemic. I also talk about the attack on the Arctic Refuge and the connection between vitamin d and the coronavirus.


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In this episode, I interviewed Darryl from Tokyo. He gave me a little insight as to how Japan is handling this pandemic. and of course, I also talked about Japan's obsession with single-use plastic wrapping and why I joined the Nonhuman Rights Project.


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In this episode I interviewed my fellow climate warrior Heidi Lipson. We talked about life in Washington DC during this pandemic, her latest research on climate action, and I revisit plastic in the form of single-use face masks.


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In this episode we’re going to hear from a beautiful woman in Wisconsin (I met her years ago!). We’re also going to get the lowdown on regenerative gardening and phytoremediation.


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In this episode I get my husband’s thoughts on teachers and students returning to school while COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the importance of America’s only big cat in Arizona. I also talk about a short film, “From Harm to Harmony” and Ecocide.


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In this episode I focus on amazing women. I talk with a longtime friend longtime friend and warrior for women rights, Michelle Sutherland from New York City. I also talk about plastic rain and the women that are investigating the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic pollution. I finish with Michelle for the second time to learn something new about the United States Constitution.


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In this episode I interview my friend Ron from Phoenix, Arizona... twice. The first interview is about how he and the state of Arizona are handling COVID-19. In our second discussion, he explains Kraut Rock, Space Rock and Shoe Gaze , I will also talk about pipelines and plastic. Tune in...


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The first part of this episode is a continuation of my dad’s hospital story (in Arizona) from episode number 3. Also, it’s Plastic Free July and I’m going to tell you how I feel about recycling plastic. Oh....and have you heard the saying,  “They don’t make ‘em like they used to"? 


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In this episode I’ll be talking with my sister Susan who is taking care of our dad, the wildfires in Arizona, and something interesting that I learned about Japan.


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In this episode we’ll be listening to a powerful message by Sister Mumbi. We will also learn what this year’s World Environment Day, the Coronavirus pandemic, the environment, anti-racism and what my new vocabulary word all have in common.


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In this episode I’ll be talking with our most important family member. We will also learn why dandelion wine can be healthy for you, one easy way to fill a raised garden bed, and what my new vocabulary word, climate scientists, and the coronavirus all have in common.


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We're an environmentally friendly family living in quarantine on Chicago's South Side,  and this trailer will let you know what to expect from our full-length episodes...stay tuned


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