It's hard not be cynical sometimes listening to the rhetoric of politicians, especially during the current presidential election. How do we continue to feel inspired to move beyond change in our own lives to the larger good? How do we encourage our children to hold their ideals … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
GMO Labeling: Is it as Easy as Reading a PLU Bar Code?
As I am sure you have noticed, I've been writing a lot about California's Proposition 37 that would mandate GMO labeling. Many products may already labeled, if you know where to look. You know those scary bar codes on the side of everything used by merchants to scan in … [Read more...]
Children’s Literature: Halloween Forest
With crisper nighttime temperatures and daylight shortening, my children are gearing up for the next holiday. It's not Labor Day, silly, but Halloween they have on their brains. Costumes are being selected, spookiness is IN! My daughter's favorite holiday is not Christmas, … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Political Signs
This season, more so than any other (thanks Super PACs and Nondisclosing Groups), the attack ads are in full effect. It reminds me of the timeless Mark Twain quote, "If we would learn what the human race really is at bottom, we need only observe it in election times." Catch up … [Read more...]
CA Prop 37: Is it too late to protect organic food?
When reading the full text of California's Proposition 37, I came across an interesting exemption. California's attorney general sums it up: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. LABELING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. • Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers … [Read more...]
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