Monthly Archives: August 2015

One of my life’s greatest joys is travel. I love road trips, getting in the car and leaving familiar paths and buildings behind, suddenly finding myself on that open road that quiets miles beyond each city. What I really love, … Continue reading →

In doing some research on how plastic harms marine life, I came across the following quote: “The ultimate challenge lies in detecting the loss of biodiversity in coastal and marine systems. The last fallen mahogany would lie perceptibly on the … Continue reading →

This week, starting on August 1st, Chicago put into effect a citywide ban on plastic bags. This ordinance affects every chain store in the city that sells “perishable or non-perishable” goods—food, clothes, knick-knacks, etc.—meaning that stores like Jewel-Osco, Target, and … Continue reading →