A few weeks ago, three days before embarking on a period of whirlwind work and travel, I awoke with that telltale “under the weather” feeling. After a brief moment of oh no, not now dread, I wrote down as many
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There are few scents as familiar and alluring as that of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, and few food items that elicit such a universal response. In fact, chocolate chip cookies rank up next to apple pie for their
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While some West-Coasters may have reason to doubt it (record heat waves being what they are), the season has shifted. Whether you are watching the leaves turn, contemplating the Holiday Season, or preparing to treat the inevitable cold & flu
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Wednesday’s Inaugural meeting of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (or GACSA), was a three hour informational and aspirational feast that left me with much to chew on. Describing itself as “a voluntary, farmer-led, multi-stakeholder, action-oriented coalition committed to the
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As world leaders convene in NYC to discuss Global Issues today (first up: Climate Change), let’s take a look at some of the community-driven events that are taking place. On Saturday, the People’s Climate March sent a resounding message of
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