Books & Music
Jimmy Carter Gives a Dam about Saving Water July 28th, 2008
And how you can, too
Jimmy Carter may have presided over one of the darkest times in our nation's history, but he's determined to be remembered for something other than being a lousy president. Now the former president is building...more
Songwriters Commune With Nature, Produce Excellent Tracks July 25th, 2008
How 2008 is Turning Out to Be the Year of the Contemplative Forest Retreat
You may have heard about Jack Johnson’s commendable effort to record his entire latest release on solar power earlier this year, or perhaps about how Linkin Park or Radiohead have incorporated green initiatives into their...more
ABC Radio Buys Renewable Energy From TXU July 23rd, 2008
ABC Radio Networks will power its Dallas headquarters with 100 percent renewable energy, cutting over 5,000 metric tons of GHG emissions. The company partnered with TXU Energy. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Earlier...more
Green books series: Paper Trails: From Trees to Trash - The True Cost of Paper July 22nd, 2008
Our book this week on Monday's green books will take you on a trail that we find one of the most interesting and significant ones in our life: the paper trail. Our book for today is: Paper...more
Filling Up Your Freezer July 21st, 2008
How to make farm-fresh food last all year round
While out at lunch with a friend, the discussion of green living came up in regards to food. My friend was pondering what people ate prior to refrigerators and other appliances that keep food fresh....more
When Should You Buy Organic? July 11th, 2008
What You Need to Know to Make Safe and Healthy Choices
Sometimes when I go to the grocery store, I think my head's going to explode. In those rare moments when my toddler daughter isn't ripping food off the shelves, I try to figure out what...more
Rethinking Laundry July 4th, 2008
Book shows eco-friendly tips with your laundry
When you're poor and live in the country, summers are filled with the endless chore of hanging clothes with clothespins on the line outside and retrieving them hours later. The monotony of such a task...more
How to Save Water ... and Money June 30th, 2008
Tips to Keep Your Money fom Going Down the Drain
In our house when I was growing up, The Cosby Show was must-see TV on Thursday nights before NBC's marketing execs ever dreamed up that tag line. It's where I learned such great life-long lessons...more
Go Green ... and Get Rich Trying June 24th, 2008
Bach's New Book Offers Tips for Saving the Earth ... and Your Wallet
One morning as I opened a kitchen cabinet door, four water bottles came tumbling out onto the floor. If I was on the TV show Heroes, my talent would be collecting water bottles, ensuring that...more
Natural Pet Remedies June 20th, 2008
How to help your pet get healthy ... naturally and organically
OK, I know it's not apropos to talk about such things as diarrheal pet problems over lunch, but it's something every pet owner has dealt with on more than one occassion. Not only are you...more
