December 2011
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What is in a label?
I admit. A movie review seems out of place on a green etiquette blog. However as it is time to think about making resolutions for the New Year, perhaps you will see where I am going with this. This past Tuesday was a rainy dreary day and a change in plans led to seeing a movie that deeply touched me and shifted my mind. I was drawn to the movie Young Adult because I simply adore Charlize...
12 Days to a Greener You
On the 12th day of green-ess my true love gave to me 12 canvas bags to fill with groceries On the 11th day of green-ess my true love gave to me 11 acts of kindness On the 10th day of green-ess my true love gave to me 10 recycling bins On the 9th day of green-ess my true love gave to me 9 yoga lessons...
The Magic of a Dwarf Spruce Tree
As we approach the height of the holiday season, we face external pressures. Finding the perfect tree. Giving the perfect gift. Hosting the perfect party. Having the perfect moment. I emphasize the word perfect because it is an illusion. The more we strive for perfection the more un-perfect it gets. With perfection comes expectation. In life, we only have the ability to look within; we cannot...
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Home Baked Goodness
Tis’ the season to capture the magic of the holiday season … candle lit menorahs, angel topped trees, snowflakes, cookies … sugar, shortbread and gingerbread .. in all shapes and sizes.
We all want home-baked goodness, but do we have the time? And talent … it comes on a sliding scale. I will share my story. I am by no means the most talented baker … I ...
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Holiday
Holiday, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is day on which one is exempt from work. It is time to capture the magic of the season, sparkling white lights against moonlit skies, the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg, the sound of laughter among friends, the taste of warm cocoa and stolen kisses under mistletoe … and yes giving. Not just gift giving, but true giving that comes from the...