The rise of so-called superbugs like MRSA (Methicillan-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) has made us super vigilant against germs. And marketers have picked up on that. Up to 75% of hand soap now sold is antibacterial. But is that really necessary? The Food and Drug Administration says no. So when I mistakenly bought anti-bacterial Q-tips (really?) I lost patience. After researching the “qt” on the antibacterial craze, … Continue reading Not so super
In a piece reposted recently on E Magazine’s online version, blogger Ethan Goffman wrote that his two cats have turned him into a vegetarian – or at least a non-mammal eating vegetarian. After living with cats for the past few years he’s come to appreciate their affectionate purrs and impressive leaps, among other endearing qualities. As warm-blooded mammals they resemble us in many ways and … Continue reading Vegetarian cat food and other abnormalities
Every year I grapple with the same thing. The first weekend in November typically is gorgeous, with the sun just strong enough by midday to shine a few final bursts of warmth through the bare trees before it withdraws into the dark and cold of December. Most of the leaves are down, although a few still decorate the landscape with splotches of orange or red … Continue reading Inside out
