On World AIDS Day, we need to remember those we have lost, but we also need to remember the 39.5 million individuals and households that are also affected by and with HIV.
Living consciously and mindfully of the potential for cradle-to-cradle living and sustainability is empowering enough to make tiny but impactful different choices in our purchases.
Yes, Hanukkah candles drip. There are always distractions from every family ritual, but try to "be in the moment." Don't slip into "freak-out" mode just because something isn't going as planned.
In the Netherlands as it is customary, if shoes are properly placed out for Santa and filled with the goodies he enjoys most, I'm certain he'd fill all of them, big or small.
Little measures -- recycling, driving a most fuel-efficient car, walking, biking or using public transit, and installing low-flow shower heads -- can make a huge difference.
