New electronics are quickly invented and sold, so it’s no wonder that abandoned TVs, cell phones and tablets are beginning to pose a toxic threat to our planet. It seem like every year a newer, better version of smartphone...
If you’re old enough, you’ll probably remember the first time you laid eyes on one — perhaps you had one of your own. Waterbeds were fabulously trendy, and you had to have one.
Waterbeds hit the market in the...
Recycling is a word loaded with meaning, and one that evokes sometimes drastically diverse opinions and responses from different people. While the actual definition and process of recycling is relatively straightforward, there is often a lot of contention surrounding...
There seems to be an abundance of negative stories about police officers these days. It’s easy to believe that all cops are out to get us, to write us traffic tickets or are willing to use deadly force more...
A high-profile environmental blog recently published a piece on a couple who built their own mobile house for less than $30,000 and have been traveling through the US and Canada over the past three years, and loving every minute...
When you’re about to lose your last good nerve, stifle the explosion and turn to an essential oil to prevent your bad mood from turning truly ugly. Use essential oils via a diffuser in aromatherapy, or apply a drop...
Interestingly, Trump and Clinton, have the highest unfavorable rating of any candidates ever in U.S. history. Yet, whether you stand behind the Democrats or Republicans, there is no mistaking — this is the year of Trump vs. Hillary (okay,...
Ask most Americans about the significance of Cinco de Mayo, and you may get the response that it’s Mexican Independence Day. Sorry, wrong answer. Mexican Independence Day is September 16. It’s a common misconception and a lot more convenient...
Communal living, ubiquitous in the 1960s, is making a comeback in some areas. The concept is simple: Like-minded individuals and families make a home together, share the responsibilities and finances, and create a little community.
To some people, this...
They’ve stood by you through thick and thin, and you know you can always depend on them. Friends — they’re a vital part of our lives, and we rely on them for emotional support, social stability, and as a...
