Simplicity

Selling Simplicity -- Not Just Marketing It

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 10.29.2009 | Business


Ron Ashkenas

People want uncomplicated products, straightforward guidance, and things that work quickly and simply the first time, without lots of extra effort.

Real Food Rehab: The Best of Simple

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living


Dana Joy Altman

You don't need to be too terribly ambitious to create your own kitchen; to make it a feel good place you really want to spend time in. Here are some simple ways to get started.

The Waking Up Syndrome

Linda Buzzell | Posted 08.30.2009 | Green


Linda Buzzell

Environmentalists are now finally realizing that this is actually a problem of human psychology and human behavior, not just climate science, technology or resource scarcity.

Zen Habits and Simple Productivity

Karen Leland | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Karen Leland

Every night before I go to bed, I read a book. Depending on my mood, I may paw my way through a foodie memoir, a prize-winning novel, or a popular pi...

The Green Cure for Chronic Stress

Linda Buzzell | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


Linda Buzzell

Natural Lifestyle Therapy isn't a complex new regimen. It's a return to traditional wisdom, old-fashioned common sense and individual and collective sanity.

An Involuntary Lent

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

While I support the president's budget, it does not bring Easter morning to the country.

Simplicity Doesn't Mean Easy

Tri Robinson | Posted 02.20.2009 | Green


Tri Robinson

Things aren't always as easy as they seem, but in the case of the environment, we must realize that sacrifices must be made to achieve greater sustainability.

Conspiring Against Consumerism at Christmas

Tri Robinson | Posted 01.21.2009 | Green


Tri Robinson

In the midst of these tumultuous economic times in our world, it's curious how our culture perceives increased consumption as the answer to this problem.

Repent, The End Is Near!

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


Jim Wallis

This Jewish holiday begins a ten-day period during which Jews spend time in self-reflection and repentance -- I can't think of a better thing for the members of Congress to do while at home.

Why the Right's Messaging is Working

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics


Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

Why is the young brilliant upstart Obama only ahead by single digits. At least part of the reason is this: John McCain knows how to control his message.