For today’s 50th anniversary of Earth Day, I’m including a reprint of a column I wrote back in 2011 that appeared in my weekly column, “Everyday Earth Wise.” This was originally published in my column for the April 8, 2011… Read more
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Why Don’t Dogs Live Forever?
Why Don’t Dogs Live Forever? If you have a dog or cat in the family, I consider this an important TED talk to watch. It’s short, it’s fact-based (scientific findings), and incredibly wise advice to follow. And because I feel… Read more
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National Hanging Out Day
I have never stopped hanging my clothes out on a clothesline. I used to always hang them out even in winter when they’d freeze solid and would have to be finished indoors. But for the past 3 decades I only… Read more
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Not sure where to begin
I was so reluctant to inject such a personal post the other day but the positive response I have had to my “Kelly Made Me Do It” post has really caused me to reflect. First, a great big thank you… Read more
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Shoot the Change you Want in the World
Many of you know that I live my life consciously, always aware of my impact on the environment. I’ve had this awareness since I was a very young girl with my connection to the land and the balance of life… Read more
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Tulips n’ Dandelions
My tulips are blooming! Yes, finally my tulips are blooming and so are the dandelions. It just so happens, I don’t mind dandelions. In fact, I like them (hence my logo). If, unlike me, you do mind dandelions, I wrote… Read more
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Earth Day: 365 days of the Year
Today is Earth Day around the globe. Being responsible stewards for the environment is not a one-day event; living responsibly every day is how we really make a difference. “This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man… Read more