A Love Story
The first outing of these little ones was last week, although I saw that some of the cygnets had already hatched, very far away from the edge, where I couldn't go, and wouldn't, probably, even if I could.
The Continuing Saga Of Fluoride – Is There An End In Sight?
For several years now there has been a great deal of debate over the use of fluoride in the United States. Many people aren’t aware of the fact that the argument over whether or not fluoride is safe goes much deeper than just toothpaste and municipal drinking water.
3 Reasons You Should Skip Fabric Softeners And Dryer Sheets
Using fabric softeners sounds like a no-brainer. These common laundry products promise soft, fresh-smelling clothes, free of static and wrinkles, along with less stretching, fading and pilling.
Amazon Tribe Creates 500-page Traditional Medicine Encyclopedia
The encyclopedia is meant as a guide for training new, young shamans in the tradition and recording the living shamans’ knowledge before they pass.
What Small Farms Need To Compete With Corporate Food
Most small farms have to follow the same rules as big corporate ones. In Maine, flexible food ordinances have increased the number of small farmers.
Mumps Being Spread By And Among Vaccinated People
Again and again, outbreaks among vaccinated populations occur, yet rarely is the truth of the situation addressed, namely the fact that the vaccine is ineffective and doesn't work as advertised.
White Shark Populations Are Growing. Here’s Why That’s Good News
Tell people how happy you are that the great white shark population is on the rise, and you won’t find many who will join in the celebration. It’s understandable. We have an inherent and sensible fear of predators…
15 Effective Foods For Mood And Happiness
There are many foods that may be hurting your mood, making you sick, and even pushing you toward depression! On the flip side there are many foods that promote your health, give you energy, turbocharge your memory and focus, and improve your mood.
Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carrier Food Drive Is May 14
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17.4 million households were considered food insecure in 2014, 3.7 million of whom had children to feed. During the month of May, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive seeks to alleviate this hunger felt by 14 percent of U.S. households.
EarthTalk: What’s The Best Bang For My Buck On The New Plug-in Cars?
Dear EarthTalk: I’m finally ready to make the switch from my old gas guzzler to an electric or plug-in hybrid car. What are the best bang-for-my-buck deals on these newfangled vehicles?
World Naked Gardening Day Is Here — 12th Year Of Putting Humans Back In Touch With Nature
World Naked Gardening Day (WNGD) is an annual international event celebrated on the first Saturday of May by gardeners and non-gardeners alike.
An Energy Healing Strategy for Victims of Rape and Sexual Abuse
Britain’s leading mind-body-spirit author shares a gentle etheric reweaving process accessible to all healers and abuse victims.
How John Muir’s Incessant Study Saved Yosemite
Run a Google search on naturalist and preservationist John Muir and you will quickly turn up one of his best-known, yet abbreviated, sayings: “The mountains are calling and I must go.” It’s a compelling quote that says it all for many outdoor lovers…
Open-Source, DIY Machine Recycles Household Plastic Into New Products
Plastic has been described as a lot of things, but precious? That’s a new one. However, one team in the Netherlands is working to change how we view plastic, taking it from a waste product that is clogging up our oceans, landfills and animals, and reframing it as a valuable resource.
Kindergartners Get Little Time To Play. Why Does It Matter?
Being a kindergartner today is very different from being a kindergartner 20 years ago. In fact it is more like first grade.
Online Musings: 43 Years After Roe Vs Wade
Slavery, imprisonment, rape, disease, murder, kidnapping. Any situation where an adult is not in control of his or her own body is a loathsome one, and one we avoid at all costs and even criminalize to help protect ourselves.
Edamame Spring
Edamame has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries and has recently been introduced into the American diet. They are easy to prepare and make a quick and filling snack that can be eaten hot, cold or dry roasted.
The Pragmatic Impacts of Sanders’ Big Dreams
Even with last week’s campaign setbacks, Bernie Sanders’ pledge to make the country more equitable and sustainable is more realistic than some people are letting on.
Choosing Childlessness With Life In Mind: A Private Decision With Global Consequences
Aged 27, I provisionally decided not to have children. I remember the moment clearly — lying still, late at night, sleepless, listening to the rain, whilst on a Buddhist retreat in the Brecon Beacons in mid-Wales during a particularly fecund spring.
Nation's First Library Social Worker Connects Homeless With Meals, Healthcare And Housing
Public libraries have long been safe places for homeless people. In San Francisco, library administrators realized that because of their safe-place reputation they had a unique opportunity to reach out to the local homeless community.
Trees Share Their Survival Skills
Swiss experiment on the interdependence of trees gets to the roots of the role forests play in managing atmospheric carbon for the rest of the living world.
Daily Astrology
April 5, 2026
A vitalizing lunar trine to Mars inspires, motivates and sustains momentum from early morning into the early afternoon hours. Pursue whatever activities or challenges excite your senses. Religious observances, vigorous...
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