Sarah clued us in on the wonders of the artichoke, and since the season’s first spiny lovelies are just appearing …
Month: March 2009
The Crochet Reef: A Phenomenal Stitch in Time
My eccentric Aunt Lorraine could crochet better than most, her intricate hooded baby sweaters ideal for keeping my littl…
Recess Redux
You’re a kid again. Now, imagine sitting at your cramped classroom desk, your brain already stuffed full of letter…
The Lorax Still Speaks for the Trees
A couple of days ago I revisited my childhood and caught up with my old friends Dr. Seuss and the Lorax. It was the leas…
Strip Ease: How to Remove Paint, Safely
So you let the 10-year-old choose her own, low VOC wall paint. Your therapist tells you to be compassionate with yoursel…
Good & Plenty
Our planet is in peril and it seems there’s more grim environmental news every day. Of course, it’s importan…
Proms: A Higher Cause Than Romance?
I don’t know about you but on nights I graced the prom with all my sequins and chiffon I was more nervous about my…
Ecosalon Recipes: The Spiny Artichoke & Its Soft, Delicious Surprise
Though a striking plant with a large and stunning purple flower, the spiny leaves and stem of the artichoke plant are no…