Next Saturday at 8:30 pm is Earth Hour. I've been participating in this event since it started in the United States in 2008. Climate change and sustainability have been on my mind the past week or so because of the unusually high temps in Boston. People are wearing shorts and flip-flops in Boston in... Continue Reading →
The Average American’s Water Footprint
How much water do you think you use each day? Besides what you drink? I was shocked to read this. And am still shocked that billions of people don't have access to water year-round. This Thursday is World Water Day. Take the opportunity to think about how you can use less water. My workplace... Continue Reading →
My Kitchen Smells Like Fresca
...because I just dumped four cans if it down the sink drain. I've always liked Fresca. When I have it in the house, I drink it a few times a week. I also buy Mountain Dew once in awhile. What sodas do you drink? Have you ever looked at the ingredients? The other day... Continue Reading →
Halfway There
I'm livin' on a prayer alright. I hit the halfway mark in the birthday list tonight. I made lime-flavored popcorn. One of my clearest memories from childhood is going to the popcorn store. The store sold flavored popcorn, or "glazed" popcorn as I have seen... Continue Reading →
How Will the Early 21st Century Be Portrayed…
I watched Taxi Driver (#47 in AFI's top 100 movie list) last night. Wow, Robert Deniro was mesmerizing. Dark and disturbing movies are not my favorite, but they are intriguing and thought provoking when done well. It was such a visceral portrait of the '70s in New York City. Which makes sense, because the... Continue Reading →
