Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Around the world, people consume 80 billion (yes, billion) pieces of clothing a year, according to the 2015 documentary The True… Continue reading

It is what it is: Tradition!

Anything you say can and will be used against you by your children at a later date. And so on Christmas Day, my wife found… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: We’re all a little crazy

It’s been crazy around here. With work, hobbies, family, and friends, it seems like this season can be relentless if you don’t pace yourself or… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … By the 1960s, people around the world were becoming alarmed about growing levels of environmental contamination. Pollution was fouling the air,… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Let’s try this again, Santa

Dear St. Nicholas, I’m certain that you are going to look at the return address before opening this letter and experience immediate blood pressure issues.… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Healthy and sustainable living gifts

Healthy and sustainable living gifts The social network I’m a part of believes in healthy and sustainable living. No wonder most of the gifts my… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: …The short of it

I’m not very tall. At the height of my career (yuk, yuk) I was about 5-foot-4. Since then I’ve shrunk, as we all do, so… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … Beeswax coated cotton fabric food wrap is washable, reusable, and compostable. Wrap cheese or a loaf of bread or sliced vegetables.… Continue reading

It is what it is: Paying for the experience

So, I did it. I followed the latest pop psychology trend and spent money on an experience, rather than a thing. It was a cool… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members fared well at recent tournaments. (Submitted photo)

Sterling Judo Club members win in local judo competitions

Sterling Judo Club members win in local judo competitions A serious group of kids, teens and adults continues to meet each week in Sterling for… Continue reading

Sterling Judo Club members fared well at recent tournaments. (Submitted photo)

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … In the one year from July 2016 to June 2017, approximately 2.5 million used wood and bamboo chopsticks have been retrieved… Continue reading

Learning for Life: Healthier holidays

Healthier holidays The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of joyous celebrations and time with loved ones. However, many people find that holiday… Continue reading

Here’s the Thing: Revel in the season

This is the time of year when my body type is Santa Claus. It’s very jolly and unforgiving when making wide turns. It’s that time… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a Fermentation Lab. And on their website is Farmers’ Bulletin 881, Preservation of Vegetables by… Continue reading

Unhinged Alaska: Murder most fowl on the Butterball Express

What is it about turkeys that cause so much chaos around the holidays? Some people go ape trying to figure out the perfect way to… Continue reading

It is what it is: Lighting up the darkness

It’s time for Christmas lights. My wife will argue that our Christmas lights should not be turned on until after Thanksgiving (and that they should… Continue reading

Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Loretta’s rant

^ A couple of weeks ago a friend emailed me commenting that it had taken her a week to read the Sunday comics. Her exact… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … 50 percent of the plastic we use, we use just once and throw away. Let’s turn that around. Join ReGroup at… Continue reading

Notes from the Recycling Bin

Did you know … November 15 is America Recycles Day. Celebrate the day with ReGroup. Join us at the Kenai Library on November 15 at… Continue reading

Voices of Faith: The optimistic explorer

Medical waiting rooms provide interesting encounters. Hurting and sometimes fearful people are prime prospects for encouraging words and are often receptive to invitations to faith.… Continue reading