Science Fix

If you need a quick read about where we stand on some of the major scientific issues of our time, The New York Times has recently put out the 25th Anniversiary Edition of Science Times in which they “pose 25 of the most provocative questions facing science.” Some of them I do not think should [...]

Too much good stuff

“Need a pile of dirt? Got a pile of dirt? It’s Christmas every day in the new world of freecycling.” Discovered on Salon: an answer for packrats — who are really, many times, waste haters (myself included). Perfect name. Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner? Freecycle

Fur Pete’s Sake!

I’m angry! Remember back in the early 90s when everyone was against using real fur in fashion and used faux fur and it was cool? And then there was a backlash in the mid-90s (which resulted in part in me having a letter published in the mag in response to Vogue’s stupid editor, Anna Wintour’s [...]

Knitting is not a crime…

…except in Uttar Pradesh, India, evidently. And only if you’re a teacher. Who enjoys sunshine.

Happy Thanksgiving!

And here’s a holiday greeting for you all. I know, Chris and Karen, but I had to…