On election day recently, my 15 y/o was volunteering, going door-to-door. A puppy followed him, limping slightly, for almost a mile. Long story short, he brought the puppy home -- and though … more
The less you know about the food you eat, the more urgent your need to read this book. Organized around Kingsolver's family decision to eat-local for a year, the tale she tells is much larger--encompassing … more
Global warming is a problem we can't ignore. There are so many little things that we can do to help, yet it seems that nobody is listening to the suggestions being given. I believe that the biggest tool … more
Climate change...right? I mean you give it a jazzy new name and you can market is so much better, no? Its kinda like cooking your favorite dish and you realize your kitchen gets sooo hot because the oven … more
To me, the debate over global warming should be over. If you are hesitant to admit that human beings have a large role in enhancing global warming, then you need to rethink your argument, in my opinion. … more
I stumbled across this stuff randomly because the store kind of looked like an old garage sale of random pieces of leftover soaps. I bought the avocado face mask and the jelly root … more
(I wrote this awhile back when the CTA was facing a round of serious budget cuts) How The CTA Makes Chicago Chicago is a city filled with the some of the most avant-garde, chic … more
Green fast food? What a concept! After viewing EVOS' website, I thought, "Wow, this place sounds awesome", so I had to check out the South Tampa branch when I … more
My favorite thing about gardening is the growth process. That and the layouts, colors and shapes that my garden ends up taking. Although I have always loved gardening and flowers, gardening took on a … more
I'm religious about using refillable water bottles. This is the second Sigg bottle I've purchased. I wanted two so they could alternate with getting washed. Though … more
Pros: Will save you thousands of dollars in gas. Cons: They get you to every time with the warranty The Bottom Line: Highly recommend this for anyone that has a … more
We have been a fan of Seventh Generation products for several months. We have had great luck with the laundry detergent and glass cleaner... the dishwasher gel is a different story. While we all should … more
Kingsolver puts together in words what we know to be true in our minds, but we don't address it as a society: our absurd misuse of our resources. I suppose I'm not much of an economist, but it seems like … more
How one feels about this film is likely going to depend on your views on Global Warming Theory. It's a film that's designed to preach to the choir on the dangers of Global Warming, but it doesn't do so … more
I had high hopes, but this didn't get my glasses clean. There's a film on everything, and many items didn't come out clean even though I had rinsed it all first. I have heard the powder is better; I may … more
It is possible to live off the land. The Kingsolver family are proof of that. They grew their own food for a year on a farm in Virginia's Applachian mountains. It only cost 50 cents a meal to feed the … more
It is obvious that Al Gore is driven by passion in his desire to help save the Earth from his book and movie, An Inconvenient Truth. Mr. Gore personally touched me by his passion when I mailed a review … more
I used this invaluable book as a resource and reference in my book, Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet because it proves that plants remove … more
Rarely do movies come out that can change people's minds and propel a subject into the political mainstream. This is one of those movies, and for it to be narrated by Al Gore makes it even more amazing. … more
Vice President Al Gore and director Davis Guggenheim have teamed up together to provide a compelling presentation. Using charts and statistics with the simple, effective skills President Reagan used, … more
Our environment is definitely changing. Whereas I appreciate warm weather to cold, the commentary in An Inconvenient Truth addresses how too much warmth from too much Carbon Dioide getting through to … more
This movie made a big impact on me as it made me aware that our earth will no longer remain the way it was for us by the time our children grow up. It was a scary feeling...especially because we're seeing … more
Two big surprises here, the first is that a documentary on global warming can be entertaining. This is very entertaining, without trivializing an important issue. The second surprise is that Al Gore can … more
Al Gore created the film AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH as an important step to alert the global audience to the threat of global warming that is all too terrifying. Some may dismiss this well-made documentary … more
Pros: Location, Variety, Swanky, Fun! Cons: Parking may be tight on weekends The Bottom Line: Lots of fun with so much to sample and view. A real treat! &n … more