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By day (and many nights), I am the CEO/Editor-in-Chief of Wasabi Media Group. However, in my spare time I am a chicken farmer. Having had chickens at my home during my childhood, I gladly embraced the idea when my husband suggested it a few years ago. We raised a group of chickens for egg-laying purposes until their productivity waned. This spring we have begun raising our second group of chickens.
The chicks arrive only days old. Tiny and fluffy, they peep quietly and enjoy the heat of the lamp above their pen. For approximately the first month, they need
Editorially Yours
May 18th, 2011
Spring = Eco-Consciousness?
With a break in the seemingly nonstop presence of rain, I was able to spend some time outdoors working on flower beds without getting drenched this past Saturday. Relocating and adding new plants always feels good. It makes the yard look nicer and gives me pause to consider the environment. How can we care for our yard in the most beneficial way? We recycle the water from our dehumidifier in our basement and have compost bins in the backyard. Even the weeds that we pull from our flower and garden beds are recycled as snacks for our chickens.
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May 11th, 2011
The Unchosen One?
Last Friday, I spent the evening at the theatre watching Hairspray. This show has a great formula for entertaining the audience: catchy music, entertaining dance moves, humorous lines, and a compelling theme. Another reason I like this musical is that its protagonist isn't typical; she has an eccentric dad, her family isn't wealthy, she has a weight issue. The atypical nature of the protagonist makes her all the more real, just like the rest of us she has her issues but wages her battle with the goal of winning.
The unlikely winner, or "unchosen one", makes for a great
The unlikely winner, or "unchosen one", makes for a great
May 4th, 2011
Fitness Not Fads
Spring is well under way, which means that summer is just around the corner. As the temperature rises, shirtsleeves switch from long to short to sleeveless, and bottoms go from full-length to capri to shorts. For many people, the thought of donning less apparel is frightening after a winter of eating hearty meals and engaging in less activity. What is one to do?
Unfortunately, many people turn to fad diets, miracle foods, or pound shedding devices. For most of these products, the only thing they will help you to lose is money. This week, one of our columnists highlighted
Unfortunately, many people turn to fad diets, miracle foods, or pound shedding devices. For most of these products, the only thing they will help you to lose is money. This week, one of our columnists highlighted
April 27th, 2011
Being Green
To quote one of my favorite characters from my childhood, "It's not easy being green." In both personal and home life, it is quite often much easier not to be green. Driving to the office, it takes less time to stop and purchase a coffee than it takes to brew a pot and fill a travel coffee mug. Cleaning a spill off the floor, it is simpler to grab a handful of paper towels than it is to use a washcloth, which will need to be rinsed several times. However, being green isn't about what is easiest.
Last Friday
Last Friday
April 20th, 2011
Creativity
One of my favorite board games is Taboo. Working in pairs, one partner needs to make his or her partner say a certain word. However, there is a list of four words that cannot be used as clues, all of which are words typically associated with the word. Thus, the clue-giver needs to think creatively to produce clues, which is why I love this game. It encourages creativity, which to me is an important skill.
Creativity can be used in many applications. Painting a picture or writing a poem can be a fun way to exercise your creativity. It
Creativity can be used in many applications. Painting a picture or writing a poem can be a fun way to exercise your creativity. It
