If you're anything like me, you fall into the category of women who are caring for their children and their parents or grandparents. My aunt and my grandmother are both in their 70s. I'm grateful that they are in good health and are active. But I will confess that I worry about them the most …
I still remember the first time I sprawled on my back across the grass and watched the clouds drift by. I was about four or five years old. I found animal shapes and people shapes, and excitedly pointed them out to my little sister. The afternoon flew by as the wind blew a parade of …
Today the American Lung Association released its annual report, State of the Air 2012. There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that air quality is improving in our most polluted cities, due in large part to the regulatory requirements of the Clean Air Act. The bad news, according to Janice Nolen, Assistant …
As a Conservative, I am thrilled that this year's Earth week is also going to involve the Evangelical community. On Tuesday, there was an Interfaith Moral Action on Climate (IMAC) held in Washington, DC. IMAC was inspired by the realization that the awareness of climate change has decreased while the actual impact of the changes are increasing. …
A recent study highlighted the fact that our children just aren't getting outside to play. The research shows that girls are 16% less likely than their male playmates to enjoy the fresh air. Boys are more likely to suffer from asthma in childhood, but yet they are still the ones who statistically want to play …
