On April 22, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe pulled a President Obama and issued an executive order that bypasses a Republican-majority state congress that has repeatedly killed many of his proposals. With the order made this April, McAuliffe restored the...
The allure of eating at a “farm-to-table” restaurant is compelling. When you enter one of these supposedly conscientious businesses, you assume that you are supporting local farms and eating fresh, non-GMO ingredients. You can dine without a guilty conscience,...
This faux “ground meat” recipe is a tasty alternative to store-bought processed soy-based “ground beef.” Both cauliflower and mushrooms absorb flavors and provide a meat-like texture, perfect for your favorite recipes.
Why not just use store bought?
More and more people...
These days, Democratic and Republican politicians don’t agree on much, but in Illinois, a member of each party is sponsoring legislation that would help save laboratory cats and dogs.
The bill would require taxpayer-supported research facilities using dogs and...
A fundamental goal of good parents is wanting to ensure their children have the best quality of life possible. However, are today’s children better or worse off than kids of previous generations?
A new poll published by the University of...
We only have one planet, and we know we need to take good care of it. One way to do this is to keep landfill waste down as much as possible. Every little bit helps.
When one thinks of landfill...
Our ancestors relied on herbs, essential oils and other natural ways to stay well. On the flip side, their world included medical practices far more harmful than healing. These practices probably originated the phrase, “The cure is worse than...
My phone literally blew up with texts from a bunch of my friends. They all said the same thing: “Did you hear O.A.R. is playing at Sunfest? We’re going, right?”
I have often mentioned my healthy obsession with the gifted...
You wake up, filled with the overwhelming desire to sleep in just a few minutes longer and skip your workout for the day. The sheets are warm, the morning sun is filtering through half-open blinds, creating a drowsy atmosphere...
While your kids may convince you they are ready for a dog, as a parent it’s important to remember that you will always have primary responsibility as the canine caregiver, and it may be a 15-year commitment. Your kids...
