Awareness

  • Becoming a More Courteous Cell Phone User

    by Jillian Chertok

     July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, which means there are enough people in this country who don’t understand basic cell phone etiquette, that there needs to be an entire month devoted to raising awareness and trying to change behaviors.…Read More

  • Shark Week: Protecting our Sharks

    by Guest Writer

    In 2015, 98 shark “attacks” took place world wide. Out of those 98 incidents, 6 of those bitten by sharks died. Also in 2015, 100 million human “attacks” on sharks took place world wide. Out of those 100 million incidents, 100…Read More

  • World Oceans Day

    by Guest Writer

    Today is World Oceans Day! Whether you live by the ocean or not, each and every one of you are an important part of keeping our oceans safe and clean. What is World Oceans Day? World Oceans Day is a…Read More

  • Roses –Their Color Has a Lot To Say

    by Sue Taggart

    Used for hundreds of years to convey messages without words, roses stand alone in their ability to speak volumes! June is Rose Month, and apart from their unique beauty and wonderful fragrance, roses have a rich symbolism that stands alone in…Read More

  • Happy Memorial Day

    by Guest Writer

    Memorial Day is often looked at as: a long weekend, an extra day off work, a day where you can’t visit the bank…etc. While a long weekend is great, we want to emphasize the importance of the meaning of Memorial…Read More

  • National Bike to Work Day

    by Sue Taggart

    If you are considering making your commute a two-wheeler affair, you might want to check out some tips from Gale Bernhardt. In preparation for this article, I did actually try out City Bikes in New York City yesterday. The bike…Read More

  • 6 Tips to Cut Down On Food Waste

    by Sue Taggart

    This article was updated on April 28th, 2021.  The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) estimates that the US throws away nearly 40% of its food every year, amounting to $162 billion in waste annually. These numbers are staggering, especially when only in 2018, 14.3 million…Read More

  • Happy National Nurses Day!

    by Guest Writer

    This article was updated on May 6th, 2021.  Today is National Nurses Day, and it’s the perfect time to show gratitude to nurses across the nation for their vital role in caring for patients every day. Today is the kick-off day…Read More