My son was born right before the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. As a new mom at home on maternity leave, I sat exhausted in my rocking chair feeding him and watching the coverage of oil spewing into the ocean for weeks on end. I had a newfound feeling of...
Perspectives
Why Buy Earthy Stuff?
Marketing messages are everywhere, whether you’re aware of them or not. A few of my favorites. “Because You’re Worth It,” L’Oreal. I deserve a new lipstick. “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful,” Pantene. Go ahead, be jealous. “The Power of She,” Athleta. I want to be powerful. “It Keeps Going, and Going, and Going...” Energizer....
Protect Our Natural Heritage
I think President Trump is trying to make me cry. Trump has signed yet another ridiculous executive order targeting our shared environment. This one is putting the national monuments created by Presidents Clinton, George W. and Obama "under review." That pretty much means they want to allow gas and oil exploration at some of these...