Fast Fashion: The environmental threat hiding in your closet
When we think of pollution, we tend to think of single issues like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and the bottom … Keep Reading
Glyphosate: Why we need a clean food revolution
“If it was bad for us, they wouldn’t sell it.” This was the response I got from the maintenance man when I … Keep Reading
The Amazing African Violet
The houseplant that blooms year-round to add beautiful color inside when the landscape outside is gray is the African Violet. Growing and … Keep Reading
Colcannon, soda bread, and an Irish ditty
The traditional St. Patrick’s Day feast is corned beef and cabbage. Potatoes round out the meal and can be boiled or mashed. … Keep Reading
That elusive third party everyone might like to see get crankin’.
What if we had a party, and everybody came. Well, it wouldn’t have to be everybody, just the majority of Americans who … Keep Reading
Year of the Pig: If only politicians were more like them
My image of our leaders in Washington is of a herd of pigs wallowing in the muck. But that’s a disservice to … Keep Reading
Turning Cabin Fever into Cabin Solace
A friend made the comment that “February is good for nothing.” I’ve never felt that way. I enjoy the peace and calm … Keep Reading
Tea and Sympathy
The sympathy is for those of us, including me, who can’t seem to shake whatever bug it is that has invaded our … Keep Reading
Welcome to Our World
Furloughed federal workers who are finding life tough because of the partial government shutdown are sacrificing and taking extreme measures to make … Keep Reading
Dem Bones
Since we stopped hunting and gathering and turned to markets for our food and ingredients, cost-conscious cooks have depended on affordable basics … Keep Reading
Happy Hallmark Holiday
If you buy your holiday tree at a cut-your-own place, what tool do you bring or do they supply you with? Likely … Keep Reading
Friends
I don’t know if I’m a cat person or a dog person. Love them both. I’m also a chicken, cow, goat, rabbit, … Keep Reading