Tag Archives: planet

Increasingly Silent Spring

Posted on January 12, 2013 by mcoltezo

Who hasn’t had good intentions about reading a book that is just sitting on their shelf?  I have many such books.  But the time came to finally pick up one of them in particular.  In beginning to read it, I … Continue reading →

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When Global Takes Over Your Local

Posted on April 25, 2012 by mcoltezo

Driving by Zellers the other day I saw their store closing sign.  It made me sad.  In Thunder Bay we had three Zellers stores.  They’ve been bought out or sold or traded or whatever it is that happens in the … Continue reading →

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One cup, one habit, one planet

Posted on January 5, 2012 by mcoltezo

It wouldn’t be a New Year without talk of New Year’s resolutions.  Many people contemplate gaining this new habit or losing that one and a lot of time is spent planning and thinking.  Habits—good, bad or otherwise—are our guidance systems … Continue reading →

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