Grey-streaked hair pinned up, loose tendrils refuse to be tamed by her undue. She glides swiftly to the stove, swaying slightly as she softly sings a Joni Mitchell song. She tends to the sweet smells that waft from the oven door. The evergreen leaves sprouting from a pot on the windowsill contrast with the cool…
Shopping Sustainably
I am an avid bulk bin buyer and in saying that, I mean that I actively inconvenience myself in driving out of the way to find zero waste stores. Zero waste options exist in every grocery store. But, I prefer the general ease in finding the best options in stores constructed specifically for this purpose….
DIY Burt’s Bees Chapstick
I put chapstick on every single day. This prompted me to think about how many little plastic tubes I have used throughout my entire life. I can tell you that I have at least two tubes right now — one in my wallet, and one in the center counsel of my car. A tragedy occurred…
Coffee Shop Crush It
I write from my local coffee shop. My laptop is open against the bar window where light pours over the neon post it notes spilling from my psychology textbook. Small succulents and antique finds decorate the corners of the wooden slab that my mess of study materials litters. I cannot refrain the moments of pause,…