New Earth Woman

Entries for May, 2008

Good news on the Green Front?

Who says nose-bleedingly high gas prices and recession are all bad? Discovery Channel announced that GM will sponsor Planet Green, a 24-hour eco-friendly lifestyle network, beginning June 4.
Yes, I can hear your eyes rolling. We’re all a little suspicious when we hear Detroit is “going green”. But, hey, I’m optimistic this time. [...]

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When You’re at 10 on the Rage-o-Meter

You know the feeling. You’re at the end of your rope. You want to choke
somebody … or scream … or punch their lights out. But you can’t. Not at work
or at the store or your in-laws’ house. So you blow it off. Maybe smile and
excuse yourself. But inside [...]

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Make them like you

When I was maybe 9 or so, I remember complaining (whining) to my mother “no one likes me.” My mother tried various ways to reassure me that this was not true. I persisted. Finally, in exasperation she said, “Well then make them like you.”
And while I hadn’t a clue how to do that, at least [...]

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