Category Archives: Tips

Knowledge is power

Posted on January 26, 2014 by mcoltezo

I saw this post about chemicals in our lives by the co-author of a compelling book and I wanted to share it with you. Chemicals have severely invaded our everyday life. Some have said we’re living an experiment and we’re … Continue reading →

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Conflicting values

Posted on January 8, 2014 by mcoltezo

I live in conflict and only just realized it!  I live in a wee bit of clutter but I’m always working at tidying it up.  I move things here.  Tidy things there.  Organize shelves.  Re-organize closets.  It goes on and … Continue reading →

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Building Momentum

Posted on October 1, 2013 by mcoltezo

Perhaps you’ve noticed that just about any way you turn, some cause could use a little help.  Some of the issues are local and some of them are far away but could definitely affect the local (international treaties or a … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Deposable Device #3

Posted on August 4, 2013 by mcoltezo

This device is very common since bottled drinks with wide mouths exploded onto the market a few years ago.   But the device can have devastating effects on wildlife that encounter them. <–To the left is a common juice or … Continue reading →

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Gifts Not Garbage

Posted on December 16, 2012 by mcoltezo

As we head into the gift giving season that it is for so many, I wonder how many people will give things that will last for any length of time.  In The Story of Stuff Annie Leonard tells us that … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Disposable Device #2

Posted on June 1, 2012 by mcoltezo

Cool drinks ahead!  Summer is coming and I know that many, many people like the cool drinks you can get from almost all of the fast food and drink restaurants.  Here in Canada, there’s the Tim Hortons Iced Capp, Wendy’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 19, 2012 by mcoltezo

An e~musing article. Please enjoy this guest post by Bonnie Lee from 222 million tons.

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