It was a vile, putrid odor. It seemed to be sourced underneath the house by the back porch. I called my neighbor, Mark. This action revealed my sexist tendency to […]
Sharon Bordeaux
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Freedom from chili dogs and toxic turf
Have you ever tried to persuade a vegan to eat a hamburger? Hold a juicy ground beef patty up to his mouth, say “It’s good for you; your body needs […]
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Forming a fetish for farmers
Obsession isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The obsessive interest in cooking in recent years that elevated chefs to quasi-god status has created an evolving national palate. (It’s about time!) Recently […]
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Toxic bed partners
Sandwiched between the smooth sheets and a fluffy down comforter, I am a contented woman on these wintry nights. As happy as anyone can be who avoids the truth that […]
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An embargo in a pear tree
Fa la la la la…..ten lies a leaping….and an embargo in a pear tree. This is not your usual holiday tale. Grab your favorite cockle- warming beverage and let’s begin […]
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The dark side of butterflies
I hope it’s not some sort of metaphor for my life. Ugly caterpillars have denuded my passion vine. I realize that it’s not politically correct for a green gardener and […]
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Recovering from Zoochauvinism
The nominees for my favorite environmental slogans are: “Save the Earth, It’s the Only Planet with Chocolate,” “Biodiesel – No War Required” and “Prevent Plant Blindness.” That last one might […]
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Worm whisperer
I once heard a well-known evangelist ridicule Earth Day, saying, “What is it anyway – the celebration of dirt?” If there had been a wall handy, I would have headbanged […]
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The ‘New American Lawn’
My neighbor’s front lawn is brown; every green leafy thing has died. It looks as if a horrific drought or plague singled out his property while the surrounding yards are […]