I live in the country… deep in the country. I often lay in bed at night wondering what this or that noise is that I hear outside. Most are brief, and I chalk them up to the wind or some scurrying critter, but last night I was awakened around 2:30 a.m. by a loud, incessant noise. It sounded like some animal with huge claws was pawing at the porch – imagine the motion a dog makes to dig a hole. At first, I imagined a big raccoon scraping against the bird feeder post. But the noise kept going and going. Read the rest of this entry »
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Let the market work
| Posted in Green Jobs on March 5th, 2012 |
The fight over genetically engineered (GE) foods often comes down to the fight between corporations and individuals. Those against genetic engineering are often thought to be against business, but many business owners, like Mary Waldner of Mary’s Gone Crackers, make non-GE food part of their business plan. In a true free market, the demand for a product should dictate its supply. Because genetically engineered foods are not labeled, the natural forces of a free market are not allowed to function properly. Without labels, consumers are not given the choice to purchase GE foods over those that are not genetically engineered. Read the rest of this entry »
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Living in harmony
| Posted in My Green Life on February 10th, 2012 |
I am learning a LOT in my masters degree. One of the things we’re talking about is the ethical implications of our individual actions. It may not seem like your 45-minute commute to work is wrecking the planet, but what about a million people’s 45-minute commute? We all have a duty to exercise the utmost care in the way we live our lives. Why? Because you like your quiet, clean neighborhood with birds singing and blue sky. What if one day your city or town was smog-choked because of too much traffic? Would you feel any responsibility for contributing to that? Read the rest of this entry »
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Is almond cheese better for you than regular cheese?
| Posted in What to Eat on January 22nd, 2012 |
Until last week, I did not realize almond cheese existed. When I mentioned it to my mom, she was really surprised. But, as I found out after a visit to Whole Foods, almond cheese does indeed exist. But, unlike what you might think, there is dairy in almond cheese. Neither regular cheddar cheese nor almond cheese contain lactose, though. Read the rest of this entry »
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Doing it yourself
| Posted in My Green Life on January 16th, 2012 |
There is a certain satisfaction to doing something yourself. Whether it’s hanging a picture on the wall, making macaroni and cheese from scratch or giving yourself a pedicure. This year, I have a list of skills I would like to develop that will help my household become more self-sufficient. Because I am living a large portion of the year in Vermont now, I am unable to tend a garden all year long like I did in Sarasota. Winter gardening in Florida is so wonderful. So, the first thing on my list is growing sprouts. Read the rest of this entry »
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