Festival honors the world’s original ecologist
Long before Earth Day was a thing and before conservationism was a word, Aldo Leopold was studying and journaling about it. Born in Iowa in 1887, Leopold…
Category: General Interest
Tips for greening up cleaning
Have you ever thought about making an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, or drain unclogger that didn’t have so many harsh chemicals in it? There are…
Should I replace my home windows?
Should I replace my home’s windows? Though new windows are pricey, a lot of homeowners assume that they will pay for themselves in a few years in energy…
Iconic, addictive computer game ages gracefully
This year marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most iconic and addictive video games: Tetris. The game, in which players race to fit geometric puzzle…
Feb. 23 is World Sword Swallowers Day -Don’t try this at home!
It is an ancient art. Even an ancient religious art. The kind of art that makes you say Ewwww. Sword Swallowing is not for those with tender hearts, or…
Choose self-help books carefully
With self-improvement now a $10 billion annual industry and nearly half a million self-help books on the market, how do you select a book that will help,…
Winter crow conventions cause controversy, sometimes fun
In the summer or fall you might see a few circling and diving: Caw! Caw! Caw! Bark! Bark! Bark! That bark part is only if they are teasing a dog. But in…
When negative thoughts constantly intrude, take action
People tend to be their own worst critics, but when negativity constantly dominate thoughts it is time to take some action. Here are what psychologists…
Consumers give high ratings to mail-order mattresses
Mail-order mattresses were introduced to the market in 2007 with the original Bed in a Box but since then, they are everywhere. The idea started to go…
Smart bathroom: Mirrors with bad news. Light shows. Music.
Smart technology in the modern bathroom Mirrors with bad news. Light shows. Music. Here’s a technology idea: A mirror with an opinion. It’s not as if the…