Tag Archives: commercialism
Unfair Vanity, Far from Reality
I get several magazine subscriptions. Some are so I can keep current with what’s doing in my field. Some are so that I can stay inspired in the garden or with my writing. And then there’s Vanity Fair. I originally … Continue reading
PARENTING BOOK REVIEWS: My Not-So Little Library (Part 4)
Just a quickie review this time, so let’s jump right in to Book #3 of my “8 Favorite Parenting Books”. Living Simply With Children: A Voluntary Simplicity Guide For Moms, Dads, and Kids Who Want To Reclaim The Bliss of … Continue reading
Thank you for coming to my party…now sign this waiver! REALLY!!??
When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, I’m REALLY old-fashioned. Like ice cream and cake in the backyard, kids running around, games that don’t really pan out successfully but at least kids are smiling instead of fighting kind of thing. … Continue reading
NIMBT – Not In My Boob Tube!
Most people have heard of NIMBYism — Not In My Back Yard — the response that typically happens when a less than favorable land use (big box store, landfill, power plant, etc.) is proposed for an area near residents who … Continue reading
Social Currency: Trying to Strike a Balance Between Simpler, Greener Living and Fitting In
I am not sure who originally coined the expression, but I first learned about the notion of “social currency” from a parenting advice column that I read daily on www.boston.com. Anyway, the idea is that, at least in the context … Continue reading