‘Organic’ Loses Its Freshness

Small organic growers stubbornly plug away, but the “O” word now means something entirely different—used to lend credibility to “industrial organic” food produced on large, factory-style farms. Buy fresh, locally grown food produced by someone you know. Once the relationship between producer and consumer is re-established, both will benefit.

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Lawmakers’ Profits Are Scrutinized

What the hell happened to leadership in this country? Since when did vested self interest win out over doing the work of the American People. Come on you guys, you went in to politics to make a difference, where did your ideals go? America, our leaders suck!

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Minimum Wage / Maximum Pissed

The Carpetbagger Report: “It hasn’t generated a great deal of attention, but congressional Dems are keeping Republicans on the defensive over a minimum-wage increase. At this point, the GOP leadership

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Our Stories, Mythology in the Making

Discovering Christina Baldwin’s book *Storycatcher* sparked a realization about why we blog: story is all we truly leave behind. Heirlooms fade, but our narrative—beginning, middle, and end—assigns meaning to our lives. By sharing our stories, we restore hope, connect with others, and preserve our legacy for future generations.

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Unseasonable Spring

I was sitting at the kitchen table this morning with the doors and windows open enjoying our unseasonably cool morning, answering email and reading the daily news and views (as

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