Archive for April, 2008

It is so easy being “green”

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

As I was perusing the wonderful weekly magazines we have in the library of the past couple of days I was astounded by one fact:  we are slaves to companies who produce what we buy.  Interestingly enough, while reading, I saw an advertisement for a hybrid vehicle; more specifically, the first full-size hybrid SUV.  It [...]

The Ethics of Reciprocity

Friday, April 25th, 2008

We as the RGNS community strive to grow in mind, body, and spirit through the educational process.  Is it possible to grow in all these forms while only looking or discussing what is comfortable to us?  I informed you earlier this week about a day, National Day of Silence, which members of our community along [...]

Duds or DUDS?

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Here’s the irony: fashion is an eternal fad while fabric and pollution are not. After all of the inspiration, image-making, and excitement pass, the clothes remain. Pouf skirts. Acid-washed denim. M. C. Hammer pants. They’re out there still, in closets, thrift stores, and land fills. Eco-savvy fashion choices mean not only reducing post-consumer refuse, but [...]

Carbon Footprint

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

What can you do to reduce your carbon foot print? Tomorrow? This week? This month? This year?  What will you actually do to change your consumption?

What is the caption?

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

A new cartoon and a new list of captions from you.

Write a Caption for this Political Cartoon

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Write a caption for this politcial cartoon.  I am looking for creative and original ideas. 

A Knife and a Fork

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Would you do this? Take a listen to the newest StoryCorps podcast.
A Knife and a Fork