Monthly Archives: April 2010
Earth Day is Awesome.
Not long ago I stumbled upon a great blog: 1,000 Awesome Things. It’s a blog that chronicles those every day things that are truly awesome. Things like snow days, dancing when you’re home alone, and broccoflower. I’d like to propose … Continue reading
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Top job Starbucks
Yesterday, Starbucks offered a free brewed coffee to anyone with a reusable coffee mug. And every day they offer a 10 cent discount to those who choose not to carry their java in paper cups. Their thinking? “One person can … Continue reading
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Forgive us, we flew to Cuba
As a little girl I was fascinated with airplanes. There was a time when my parents would bundle me into the car and take me to the airport Saturday afternoons to see the “a-ppies.” Since then, not much has changed … Continue reading
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How green is this?
Considering buying the new iPad or e-reader? A great story in the NY Times today tries to answer the question: what is the most environmentally friendly way to read? The article is a good example of a “life-cycle assessment,” which evaluates the ecological impact … Continue reading
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