As someone who blends holiday traditions, believe me, peace binds it all together. The universal message of peace is always in season. Throughout the holidays we speak of Peace on Earth and Good Will Towards…Men!?! OK, here’s a good place to start. Isn’t it about time we ditched the men-only lingo? Now that we have [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Inspiration'
Keeping The Peace With A DIY Peace Wreath
December 4th, 2011 · 5 Comments · crafts, decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Garden, Green Home, Holidays, Inspiration, Nature, Sustainable Living
Tags:Christmas·Hanukkah·Holidays·Jimi Hendrix·John Lennon·Mahatma Gandhi·Martin Luther King·peace·religion·symbols·wreath
Seasonal Gratitude: Take The Test
November 23rd, 2011 · 7 Comments · Family, Health, Inspiration, Kids
Did you know feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life can actually attract more of the types of things you want? As we celebrate Thanksgiving, the positive virtue of giving thanks is an expression of gratitude. This means more to me than just being thankful. It’s an acknowledgment that evokes empathy…and [...]
Bike Right: 3 Reasons (video)
November 11th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Eco-Friendly, Environment, Inspiration, Pollution, Sustainable Living
Ride a bike… 1. Because our children know what’s best for their future. Greenhouse gases emitted by cars causes climate change, which will affect our children’s and their children’s future. 2. Because car commuting costs an arm and a leg. The typical American family spends almost $8000 a year to own and operate a car. [...]
Tags:bikes·climate change·economics·Moms Clean Air Force·pollution·video
Library Filled With Creative Reuse, Charm and Children
September 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · decor, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Education, Inspiration, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living, Travel
The Old Market Library in Thailand was built by TYIN tegnestue, a non-profit organization that does humanitarian work through architecture. TYIN is run by five architect students from Norway. This project was financed by more than 60 Norwegian companies, as well as private contributions. The library, built in a 100 year-old building was once an [...]
Tags:architecture·books·building·children·community service·creative reuse·do-gooding·Kids·libraries·reclaimed building materials·Thailand
9/11: The Sound of Silence
September 11th, 2011 · No Comments · Environment, Inspiration, Music
Tags:9/11·ground zero·Paul Simon·video
A Bicycle Built For School
September 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Design, Eco-Friendly, Education, Environment, Inspiration, Kids, Sustainable Living
For the first time in 23 years, I have no child attending school. My sadness about this caught me off guard. Believe me, I do not miss those monthly tuition payments, but I do miss how the back-to-school time marks the end of summer and sweet new beginnings. It’s the rhythm of parental life. Melancholy [...]
Tags:back to school·bikes·children·school·school bus·teaching
Playing Politics With Irene
September 2nd, 2011 · 3 Comments · Environment, Inspiration, Nature, Politics, Pollution
She came…She went… In my neck of the woods, she ushered in a wet basement and a few hours without power. Can we say Good Night, Irene? My family may have been spared, but many in neighboring towns were not so lucky. Along with suffering from the aftermath of the hurricane, they are enduring the [...]
Shelter From The Storm
August 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Environment, Inspiration, Music, Nature
I was in another lifetime one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue and the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness a creature void of form “Come in” she said “I’ll give you shelter from the storm” And if I pass this way again you can rest assured [...]
Mother Love Is A Force Of Nature
August 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Design, Eco-Friendly, Environment, Family, Inspiration, Pollution, Sustainable Living
We launched! It’s been a busy time for the folks at Moms Clean Air Force. We’ve been writing, designing, developing, and finally launching a shiny new website! While I’ve been holed up with my computer for hours on end, the collaborative effort has been incredibly inspiring. Working with a team is something I’ve missed being [...]
Tags:blogging·clean air·coal·EDF·EPA·mercury·Moms Clean Air Force·writing
DIY Magazine Stool
August 10th, 2011 · 2 Comments · crafts, decor, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, Inspiration, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living
Someone in my house hoards magazines. When she left for college a few years ago, I found magazines in every nook and cranny of her room. Oops, just outted her…Hope you are OK with that, Sweetie? Since the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree in my nest, I will take total responsibility for [...]
