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Signs Of The Times

June 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Eco-Friendly, Environment, Family, Health, Inspiration, Kids, Sustainable Living

Sometimes I feel like I grew up on the ledge – a ledge that was propelled into action by the signs of the times. With the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the Women’s Movement simmering to a boiling point. It was ALL personal. It was ALL political. Ledge-Leaning In many ways, I stopped jumping [...]

The Power Of One

May 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Education, Environment, Family, Health, Inspiration, Sustainable Living

After listening to a MCAF webinar, it struck me that protecting the air our kids breathe can seem so overwhelming that one might feel powerless against the onslaught of information. I am reminded that one individual can, and did, change our nation’s pollution history. Rachel Carson used her extensive scientific knowledge, her prolific writing skills, [...]

Once Upon a Time: It Stunk

April 27th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Family, Green Home, Health, Sustainable Living

Once upon a time, the auto industry ruled the polluting roost. Not unlike the energy companies today, when automakers were required to clean up their act, they thought there was too much to lose. Going Forward Once upon a time, we had no seat belts in our cars. I remember my mother sitting in the [...]

Not A Scientist…

April 12th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Eco-Friendly, Education, Family, Food, Green Home, Health, Inspiration, Sustainable Living

I am not a scientist. I am not a politician. I am a mom. I am a teacher. I am a writer. I am an environmentalist. I want to protect my family. I care about the planet. When I became increasingly concerned about the food my family eats, the oceans we swim in, the cars [...]

Clean Air…Take My Breath Away

April 1st, 2011 · 8 Comments · Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, Health, Nature, Sustainable Living

Gee, I love my kids. You would think that as children grow up and fly away from the nest, one would get over the initial infatuation. Not so. I lovingly remember my kids as babies, young children and even teenagers, but that’s not what tugs at me as I sit here in my empty nest. [...]

Muscle Memory

March 10th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Education, Family, Health, Inspiration, Kids

My daughter used to be a figure skater. Not an Olympic champion, but the best skater around here. So when she and her boyfriend came to visit a few weeks ago, I suggested going to the rink. After days and days huddled inside eating and…eating, we all needed to get out and get moving. My [...]

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DIY Eco-Gifts For The Zen Mediator On Your Holiday List

December 24th, 2010 · 3 Comments · crafts, DIY, Family, Green Home, Health, Holidays, Inspiration, Sustainable Living

The holidays are busy. Busyness is like an addiction. To shed the stresses of a busy life, it’s good to strike a balance. Many of my friends practice meditation to break the busyness cycle. The holiday festivities are at their peak. Is there someone on your list whose meditation practice brings them comfort and joy? [...]

DIY Eco-Gifts For the Vegetarian and Vegan On Your Holiday List

December 22nd, 2010 · 2 Comments · DIY, Food, Health, Sustainable Living

“Passionate” is too lightweight a word to describe how some folks feel about the dietary decision to become a vegetarian or vegan. It is a distinction that I think a lot of people don’t understand. So, let’s curb the confusion and set the record straight: People tend to have a clearer idea of what a [...]

DIY Eco-Gifts For The Pet Lover On Your Holiday List

December 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment · DIY, Family, Food, Health, Holidays

Naughty or nice, our pets love the holidays. My pooches catch the energy of all the holiday activity, but they don’t always get what they want. Sure, they get unconditional love and romps in the snow, and hugs from guests, but they want more. They want cookies. Pets (especially dogs) suffer from severe cookie envy. [...]

DIY Eco-Gifts For The Nature Lover on Your Holiday List

December 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Health, Holidays, Knitting, Nature

Do you know someone who needs to connect intimately with nature every day? Besides enjoying a healthy dose of the outdoors, what more could a nature lover need? While they are enjoying all of nature’s beauty, they need to stay safe. Here are DIY gifts to keep your nature lover safe on the trail: 1. [...]