Australian Hamish Skermer of Natural Event is an environmental chemist who became intrigued about chemical porta potties at festival sites. The design didn't make any sense to him; no wonder the service … more
I won't beat about the bush; I come to LUNCH for relevant reviews by real people, period. So when I knew I wanted to invite a relevant review, Lunch popped into my mind as a key place to extend the … more
The foundation for a cob house has been laid.... on Wounded Knee Lakota Gerald Ice's land... on Wounded Knee Lakota Leola One Feather's land... on Wounded Knee Lakota Gerald Weasel's land. We have swum … more
I get to post this little review for anyone living in Santa Cruz whose life is FULL and full-on, for whom it would be heaven-on-earth to come home to an awesome, organic evening meal procured & … more
Now we're getting somewhere..... This was the biggest breath of fresh air I could imagine - President Obama at the House Republican Conference (hosted him at its retreat in Baltimore) - … more
I personally don't believe there's such a thing as 'clean coal'. Nor do I believe there is such a thing as 'safe nuclear energy'. Nevertheless, I want to know how we would recognize … more
We're pretty sure this happened because I was not born in the USA. I honestly did not know how to survive, or more to the point; thrive, in a culture that predominantly does not recognize ebb and … more
So now I am encouraged to write a couple of more oblique reviews :| This subject coalesced from going back and forth between Santa Cruz CA, and England. When I'm … more
I just couldn't let this go by. I have lived in Ohlone territory (San Francisco Bay Area) for 20 years and I know a little of the decades-long struggle the Ohlone People have had to have their status … more
First we learned that disposable plastic drinking bottles have helped create the biggest 'landfill' on Earth (in the Pacific Ocean), and then we learned what it takes (the hidden cost of making them); … more
By some unexpected confluence of events I found myself in our local bicycle shop inquiring about bicycle baskets. And then I am going dull-eyed as the guy shows me their range of butt-ugly wire … more
I bow to our friend, who prefaced his astonished and profound appreciation of the Avatar movie with "It drives me nuts.." (that they have to include the dominator thing.....) "But...." &nbs … more
"Whatever we plan to do tomorrow we should do today and whatever we plan to do today, we should do now."Kabir I read an old book once called 'The Day that Lincoln Was … more
I doubt I would have gone had it not been that I had already said Yes to dinner out with friends and they then suggested walking a block for No Impact Man sponsored by local green business & … more
I just found the cutest little hand-knitted animal finger puppets; everything from fox to turtle, octopus, rabbit of course, elephant la la la I was compelled to buy a little … more
20 years married and never wore a wedding ring! And it wasn't for any ethical reason either. Just never wore rings and thought we never would. But then, we happened upon Brilliant … more
A couple years back I served on a steering committee with Dr Caron Goode (when we were both bringing our respective experience to the Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children/aTLC). … more
I was watching this movie Then She Found Me on a Transatlantic flight and when it got to the poignant hospital scene, I was heartily glad that I was on an airline where I could keep rewinding … more
Seeds of Sustainability is worth tracking. The fun thing about the sprouting method they are sharing is that it was a brilliant unexpected discovery one day when all they expected to find was … more
I wasn't inspired to list 10 favorite movies but I was inspired to this..very favorite scenes.....; I know I'm not the only one who has these best best scene. One of my sisters … more
I am transiting through London Heathrow airport last week when a huge billboard stops me dead in my tracks: "ONLY THE BRAVE" it reads.... it's Diesel fragrance for men. Comes in a … more
I'm on a company-wide Google calendar, and it's great, but I have yet to be convinced that we're all heading into 100% virtual-world. Every New Year, I do fleetingly entertain the possibility of … more
First I will tell you, I love LOVE LOVE Dr Bronner's range of pure-castile hemp soaps. I cycle through the 'flavors' in some unfathomable body-dance; Tea Tree... for months and months, then … more
First kiddie bicycle seats I remember were made for mounting over the back wheel, which left the kid staring at an adult's back! The iBert seat is good for up to about 4 years … more
Ariel Sabar is the author of the recently published book, 'My Father's Paradise'. He did a presentation at our local bookstore a few weeks ago and there's something about his story and the telling … more