May 7th, 2009
by Marilyn.
Alice Waters is a pioneer. She’s been preaching the virtues of cultivating fresh food for decades. Lesley Stahl interviews this world-renowned chef and restaurateur. Alice Waters hopes a slower approach to the food we eat will keeps us healthier and greener.
From the Chez Panisse Restaurant website:
“Alice and Chez Panisse have become convinced that the best-tasting [...]
Feb 19th, 2009
by Marilyn.
Are you defined by the things you have? The things you buy? Are you in debt beyond what you can reasonably expect to ever repay? Are you always trying to keep up with your family and friends’ lifestyles?
Or are you defined by WHO you are? What are your values? What are your priorities? What do [...]
Jan 14th, 2009
by Marilyn.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. It’s always an historic event. Whether you voted for Barack Obama, John McCain, someone else or no one, Barack Obama will be OUR president. It’s time to put the campaign behind us and support Barack Obama.
The [...]
Nov 8th, 2008
by Marilyn.
When I was growing up, mom used to say, “A man complained because he had no shoes, until he met a man who had no feet.” I still remember it. And I repeated it to my kids more than once.
We all have challenges. Most of them are not insurmountable. It may seem easy to slip [...]
Oct 24th, 2008
by Marilyn.
“Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for - in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to [...]