This past Sunday was my older son’s 15th birthday. The card he got from his one aunt and uncle said something to the effect that he is smart, thoughtful, and funny. And he certainly is. He typically makes us very proud when he is in public. At home, he can also be difficult, selfish and rude. His aunt and uncle only see him a couple of times a year and he is typically on his good behavior. As his parents, we get to see him at his best and worst. In the best of circumstances,

Every Tuesday at 2pm, I have a little reminder that goes off. It is reminding me to write this blog. Sometimes I get it done earlier if I find inspiration. However, it frequently comes down to this time. When I used to write a blog once a month, I did not have it on my calendar. It was just something I knew I needed to do. However, that made it easier to let it go and one month often stretched into two or more. Since I committed to this weekly blog, I have only missed one wee

A week or so ago, I was talking with my 11-year-old son about what I was learning in The Plant Paradox. It has a pretty extensive description of the ways our food production industry and personal care products are having a negative impact on our health. He was very interested as he likes biology and cares a lot about health. After taking it all in for a day or so, he said: “Sometimes, I wish I had not learned that.” And I know what he meant. The information can be overwhelmin