Category: Sustainability

There are many reasons that getting off the grid may appeal to you. Perhaps it’s a national distrust, yearning for a simpler, less stressful life, or a desire to help Mother Nature return to a healthier condition. As unique as …

From Guest Blogger Emma Sturgis: Solar Success–Four Tips For Going Off The Grid Read More »

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Is there anyone who isn’t profoundly impressed and deeply touched by this incredible video (below)?  If you think our civilization has no future, try explaining your position to this 12-year-old Canadian girl, speaking to the United Nations.

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It’s hard to count all the important upgrades in the policies of the Catholic Church that Pope Francis has made.  After 1600 years of virtually no change, the church has now turned around on dozens of issues, and has put …

Pope Francis, the New Face of the Catholic Church, Needs To Maintain His Flexibility Read More »

Every once in a while, I like to offer a short post on writing itself.  It’s the birthday of the late American author Elmore Leonard, whose brilliant and prolific work spanned several genres: terrific stories set in the old West, …

Lessons on Writing from One of the Greats Read More »

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Today, going green is more important than ever. There are many different ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and one of them is getting a green carpet for your home. Opting for one of these is not only going …

From Guest Blogger Lillian Connors: Going Earth-Friendly with Your Carpet Selection Read More »

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Insects and animals that move into your home can do some serious damage to the structure and spread or exacerbate diseases. Yet many of the products designed to remove existing pests and deter new ones from entering your home pose …

From Guest Blogger Eileen O’Shanessy: Pest Products that are Safe to Use Around the House Read More »

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It’s the birthday of the fantastic British novelist Zadie Smith, arguably the most remarkable writer of our time.  When she published her masterpiece “White Teeth” in 2001 at the age of 26, she left the world agape as to how …

Self-Expression in Writing Read More »

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Earth isn’t getting any bigger. A limited amount of space and resources exists for what is now a population of more than 7.4 billion human beings.

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Millions of individuals, groups, and companies around the world are dedicated to saving the planet. With an increasing number of businesses ‘going green’ and homeowners being educated regularly about living in more of an eco-friendly manner, it’s safe to say …

A Contributed Post: How College Students Can Be Kinder to the Environment Read More »

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In Great Britain alone, eight million takeaway coffees are bought every day. That’s a lot of coffee. It’s also a lot of cups (not to mention lids and cup holders). However, it’s okay, because according to the big coffee chains, …

From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Is It Time To Get Rid of Disposable Coffee Cups? Read More »

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