It’s not till Sunday–you have aaaages. Ok, maybe not. But if you’re anything like me even the most predictable holidays seem to come as a sudden, urgent surprise. “Really, again?” No matter your relationship with your mom (which probably has a blend of every emotion in it), it’s so nice to get her something she…

More chills from this incredible Bob Marley cover. So inspiring. NPR did a story on these music videos by Playing for Change today. The producers filmed songs being played by musicians all around the world with the aim of bringing unity and peace. I posted on the moving “Stand By Me” video Saturday. And had to share this one…

Is it really so eco to buy reusable shopping bags? Especially when you probably have some mismatched totebags in your closet that would do just fine? That’s the question Holly asked in her post here on her discomfort with shelling out for cute new bags, even though “Green is the New Black” and “I’m Not…

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week, a Hallmark holiday truly worth celebrating. It’s gotten me thinking about some of my favorite teachers. Here’s a small sampling of wisdom that still resonates, from basic to profound. Add your own in the comments! From Larry (I went to Quaker schools where teacher went by first name), 6th-grade teacher extraordinaire.…

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