August 3, 2008 – 12:41 am
There was an 80’s sitcom in which a somewhat nerdy woman would regularly recite mantras in an effort to gain some semblance of confidence and success in her crazy life. Though an absolute caricature, I nonetheless felt a sense of kinship with her as I’ve always seen myself as a bit of a geek and [...]
August 1, 2008 – 12:38 am
Despite my lack of good judgment in planning an outing right after my son Corbin’s gymnastics camp (read, he was tired and grumpy!) we ended up having a lovely afternoon with Audubon House Richardson Bay Board Member, Margaret Michael and her two sons as we explored the Center’s landscape. Watching our three boys play [...]
Thanks to the vision and generosity of best selling environmental writer Diane MacEachern and her publisher, Amanda Tobier, (Penguin) many of our EcoMom Community Leaders will be receiving copies of Diane’s latest book, Big Green Purse. The recent press buzz surrounding Big Green Purse has been phenomenal and no surprise as Diane is no greenie [...]
I know it is almost three months away, but don’t forget to purchase your Bioneers Conference tickets soon. The annual event, in San Rafael, CA, sells out early. Founded in 1990 by Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons (pictured above), the Bioneers Conference is a gathering of scientific and social innovators who have demonstrated visionary [...]
I tried but I just can’t do it. Once again, I’m over the pretty toe nails. It’s not that I don’t appreciate finely pedicured tootsies on other women (I do!) but as a former ballet dancer, I think I’m just too used to worn and weathered looking feet when I peer down at my [...]
Marshmallows, paddle boats, river rafting and feeding Buttercup, the eight week old baby goat. Yes, that’s how Corbin and I were fortunate enough to kick off the summer on a four-day adventure up in the Mt. Shasta region of Northern California with my Dad. On the drive up, we stopped to check out the [...]
This whole mom guilt thing just really gets me. I look at these amazing women doing amazing juggling acts as they strive to take care of home/child/husband/career/world/self etc. etc. and it’s super human. No wonder it hurts so bad when, on occasion we mess up. We’re exhausted. Last week, I missed the first and only [...]
“My destiny is me,” said Emile, the Bulgarian, in his heavy accent, as we drove home in natural gas powered car from the airport. I was struck by his innocent, yet somehow quite evolved, sense of self. I was recently asked, “What do you think is the most important gift a parent can give a [...]
It’s official. Corbin and I are in love with a suburban squirrel named Chipper. Created by Stephanie Rach, founder of IAGmedia, Chipper is the star of Into the Great Outdoors which tells the story of this perky little creature as he explores the wonders of the environment around him. Through mishap and adventure, Chipper teaches [...]
What could etiquette possibly have to do with sustainability? Quite a bit I’d like to suggest. Having just spoken at the Mommy and Me week at the Greenhouse Spa in Arlington, TX I am more inspired by the power of the environment to bring even the most unlikely of acquaintances together. Going to the Greenhouse, [...]
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