Category Archives: Ethics
Are We Alternative?
Have you ever stepped outside the mainstream and found a community of like-minded folks who accepted you completely? Now, more than ever, people are embracing their outsider status and are proud to live apart. Not necessarily frowning on others, but
Are We Alternative?
Have you ever stepped outside the mainstream and found a community of like-minded folks who accepted you completely? Now, more than ever, people are embracing their outsider status and are proud to live apart. Not necessarily frowning on others, but
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
AKA, why I don’t hike, swim, boat,or camp in the summer! During the summer, “the good life” is constantly on display. This includes vacation time, reduced hours, travel, a summer cabin, swimming pool, jet ski, and more. I respect my
I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got
AKA, why I don’t hike, swim, boat,or camp in the summer! During the summer, “the good life” is constantly on display. This includes vacation time, reduced hours, travel, a summer cabin, swimming pool, jet ski, and more. I respect my
Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was
Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
Everyday Earth Day To-Do List
Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes
Everyday Earth Day To-Do List
Everybody I know is quite thrifty and green, and I try to do my part! Here are the big-ticket things I’ve done to amp it up: Moved back to my hometown where people are proud to be frugal (it makes
Is Fair Trade Coffee Fair?
I recently balked at the price of fair trade coffee at my local roasters. I have been buying fair trade coffee for several years and I build the extreme price into my grocery budget. To save money, I brew all
Is Fair Trade Coffee Fair?
I recently balked at the price of fair trade coffee at my local roasters. I have been buying fair trade coffee for several years and I build the extreme price into my grocery budget. To save money, I brew all
To Veg or Not to Veg?
My only attempt at being a vegetarian lasted for 1 week when I was 23. I didn’t cook, I ate peanuts and chips, and it ended abruptly! However, I always thought I could become a vegetarian any time I want,
To Veg or Not to Veg?
My only attempt at being a vegetarian lasted for 1 week when I was 23. I didn’t cook, I ate peanuts and chips, and it ended abruptly! However, I always thought I could become a vegetarian any time I want,
Parenting a Gay or Transgender Child
The media would have you believe that all gay, lesbian and transgender kids are different since early childhood. The boys love to dress up in girls’ clothes, wear make-up and jewellery, and get their hair done; the girls play rough,
Parenting a Gay or Transgender Child
The media would have you believe that all gay, lesbian and transgender kids are different since early childhood. The boys love to dress up in girls’ clothes, wear make-up and jewellery, and get their hair done; the girls play rough,
An Exacting Life 