A few weeks back I talked about the collapse of the northern California salmon fishery. As a way to continue to have our…
Month: April 2008
Flower Medicine for Spring Fever
Sitting inside on a warm spring day after a long winter drives me crazy, and I’m sure I’m not alone. It̵…
Health Food for the Soul
Just as an empty stomach needs food for nutrition, so too do our souls need nourishment. As the old adage says, “a…
Leaving the Nest: Non-Profit Jewelry Takes Flight
I’m not much of a sentimentalist so things like “karma” or “it was meant to be” don’…
Stone-Cold Style
When I come across a room in need of a subtle, decorative boost, my mind always turns to candles. Serving as ideal accen…
Rapidly-Renewable Relaxation
When I think of eco-friendly decor, materials like reclaimed wood or recycled glass and steel come to mind first. Howeve…
Rights of Plastic
It was only about a year ago that I made a conscious decision to stop using plastic bags to cart my groceries. When the …
Doe, a Dear Place to Shop
Like a deer caught in the headlights, I had to fear for my ATM card while shopping on lower Haight this week at Doe, one…