Indoor air can be five times more polluted than outside air. Some experts call it the greatest health risk of the 21st century. Over 3000 people a year die of lung cancer caused by second hand smoke. Many others suffer from chemical sensitivities, allergies, asthma, and illnesses caused by toxic indoor environments. Nothing demonstrated how toxic a home could be better than when we moved into our new home....
As I was walking one of my little boys up to the reading room last week, he very seriously asked me in a concerned voice, “Where’s the tricky guy?” I really didn’t have a clue what he was talking about, but after asking him a few questions he said, “You know, the tricky guy, he comes and steals your stuff!” Oh, now I understood. He was talking about the...
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions with the best of intentions only to find that your enthusiasm fades as fast as the holiday season? Are you afraid to make another resolution for fear history will repeat itself yet again, and you’ll be no further ahead than if you didn’t bother at all? Check out these five big mistakes and how to avoid them. You’ll be well on your way...
Have you ever noticed that despite your best wishes, the holidays often turn into times of stress? It seems like the holidays just add more stress instead of the happy times we envision- there’s crowds, shopping, decorating, cooking… in excess! This is an invitation to step back and relax. My wish for all of us this holiday season is that we will be filled with joy. Let the season...
Perhaps like me, it’s been a while since you’ve heard about random acts of kindness. The holidays are the perfect time to revive this practice. As everyone is rushing around doing all the wonderful activities that constitute this time of year, it’s easy to forget that the most memorable and meaningful gifts we can give are often easy and free. Here are some suggestions and reminders of everyday kindness...
