February 12, 2013
by Fredrica Rudell
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“C’mon Bonnie, let’s go out,” I say, as I clip on my earrings and get ready to leave the house. But Bonnie isn’t a person or a pet—she’s my late mother in law, who passed away over 25 years ago. Bonnie made those earrings by gluing clip-backs to two pewter-colored buttons. When I wear them, I feel that I am bringing the spirit of that practical, frugal and creative woman with me. Continue reading
January 6, 2013
by Fredrica Rudell
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Following up on my earlier post about reducing food waste entitled, Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli … and the Bread Basket, and your many helpful comments, I’ve given much thought to how we can, well, take the cannoli, bag … Continue reading
October 24, 2012
by Fredrica Rudell
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Food waste has been a pet peeve of mine for many years, and it appears that I am not alone! According to a recent survey, Americans feel guiltier about wasting food than any other environment-related (mis)behavior (e.g., wasting water, leaving … Continue reading
August 22, 2012
by Fredrica Rudell
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By Fredrica Rudell I have a mixed marriage. Our differences are not racial, religious or ethnic, but rather they are ecological. It has been said that men are from Mars and women from Venus. In our case, I strive to … Continue reading