Life As it Is

The (Super) Power of the Plate

How your food choices could save the world. When the topic of climate change crops up, most people chime in about their recycling bin overflow, the fuel efficiency of their cars, or…

Putting the Dog into the Dog Days of Summer

Before the advent of summer vacation and air conditioners, the Dog Days were thought to bring all sorts of misery and suffering. According to legend, the seas boiled, food spoiled, people and…

Mainlining Stress

After my doctor told me to cut my stress level or prepare to face life-threatening health problems, I wasn’t shocked or confused. I felt shame. I couldn’t speak but my mind screamed,…

When Cure is Not an Option

There is compassionate help for pet owners facing end-of-life decisions for their pets. Rocky, a 12-year old Labrador mix, enjoys extra hugs and lots of loving every morning, while his best friend,…