In the earth-friendly circles in which I travel, I meet a lot of extremely dedicated eco-activists. They are all outrage…
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Men are Obsolete: Another Myth of the Culture Machine
And so it goes for women determined to prove that in the historic struggle for equality and a lighter laundry load, the …
Attack of the Bed Bugs
I never knew how much I would regret not camping on a weekend jaunt to Yosemite. I’m reminded of it every second o…
Turn It Off: All the Way Off
When it comes to gadgets, simple is better. At least for me. I never was much of a geek, to be honest, and I sometimes h…
Prague, I Love You.
I know this is a big claim, but I have to say it: Prague is the most beautiful city in the world. Every corner opens up …
Checking in With the Home Team: You Still Down With Science?
One of my favorite Charles Darwin quotes is from The Descent of Man: “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence …
Change We Can Believe In
I hate to admit it, but I’m an instant gratification kind of gal. On the rare occasions that I rouse myself to do …
Electrolux Goes Fishing to Improve Our “˜Plastic Karma’
Plastic is everywhere. It’s littering our oceans, and even has its own homeland: a behemoth floating mass of plast…