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A little homework for the long weekend

February 16, 2012

“It is, I feel, our apparent reluctance to recognize the interrelated nature of the problems and therefore the solutions, that …

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CompostAble

February 13, 2012

When my daughter was in 1st grade, I remember a morning when I stood on the sidelines with other parents …

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Reduce, Repost, Recycle

January 27, 2012

Earlier this week I ran out of paper towels and napkins at the same time. Whenever that happens and I …

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Shooting the Messenger

January 20, 2012

It’s been a very political week.  Between political debates, a redux of recalled voting results in the Iowa squeaker, surprisingly …

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Tempest in a Honey Pot: Natural Sweeteners

January 5, 2012

Everyone in my house has a sweet tooth and I like to bake. In my cupboard or fridge, I have …

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Founding Fathers

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Day, all! This November, in the run up to Thanksgiving I’ve found myself thinking a lot about the …

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In Season

October 25, 2011

I was at a school carnival this weekend (gorgeous weather!) and one of the parents suggested that I write a …

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