Category Archives: Making changes

Quick tips versus lasting change

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

Something I read last week has stuck with me. The writer was critiquing the fact that our society seems to thrive on “tips”–quick and convenient ways of doing things, rather than doing things that will result in deep and lasting change. Ouch! Of course … Continue reading →

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Food Inc. fallout

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

My students watched Food Inc. this week and they are up in arms. As they walked out the door, I heard a few vowing to become vegan. While I don’t want to discourage such inspired exuberance, I know that these sudden … Continue reading →

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Small Steps or Giant Leaps?–Toward a Sustainable New Year

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

I love New Year’s resolutions. I know some people think it’s silly to make change based on an arbitrary calendar date, but why not? Any event that can inspire positive change is good. So like everyone writing about anything this … Continue reading →

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