July, 2009
Happiness is a Local Non-CAFO Cow
28 Jul 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: blog • body • eco-living • wellness
Because I grew up surrounded by left-wing bohemian role models, the concept of “Made in the USA” often struck me as an overly patriotic, politically conservative denouncement of global culture. But as I get older, and hopefully wiser, I realize that making a commitment to support local businesses is actually a healthy, progressive choice.
In [...]
Creating Your Own Community
20 Jul 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • mind • wellness
It’s so easy to get wrapped up in our burgeoning cyber-communities: Facebook, Twitter, email, IMing. Never in my life have I had such a rich social life spanning so many time zones and cultures. Closer than ever in some ways and farther apart in other ways. Connected by information and data, but often missing the [...]
When You Are Stressed: Practice Simple Skin Care
09 Jul 2009 ~ 1 Comment ~ Categories: IO in the news • blog • face • wellness
An unfortunate side effect of stress and anxiety (sensations that many of us are overly familiar with and even more these days) is that it impacts our skin directly and visibly. Impurities, wrinkles and other complexion messer-uppers love to show themselves just when we don’t need one more thing to manage.
The fact that we [...]
