Every year at this time, thousands of writers are tasked with finding a fresh spin on the annual New Year’s Resolution article. Meanwhile, those of use who still believe in resolutions make lists that we know …
Month: December 2012
A Moment of Silence
Nearly a week out from the tragedy in Newtown, CT, the event continues to affect many of us with the impact of a personal, family loss. Perhaps particularly for parents and grandparents, the “facts” of that …

Slowing Down the Holidays
It always happens this time of year. The season that’s supposed to be about giving, sharing and spending time with the people we care about starts to feel like something else entirely. As we …

Going green, local and sustainable this holiday season
Is "sustainable holiday" an oximoron? Is it really possible to block out all those messages to over-consume everything from gifts to food to libations? Would the holidays even be as much fun if we …
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Green Energy at Home Redux
Please note that in the most recent post, "Greening Our Energy Future Can Start at Home," the link to the NJ Board of Public Utilities was not live. That problem has now been fixed. The correct url …