For many, February means hearts and Valentine's Day. For others, it is also Black History month with tributes to Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and other persons of color that have influenced the America of today. In light of these celebrations, we wondered what persons of color we were unaware of who might have influenced the two sports we hold dear to our hearts and thought we would share some of what we found. We hope you find these stories as inspiring as we did.
Read moreCaring for your UGGs
If you have ever had a pair of UGG boots you know how comfy and warm they are. Wearing them is almost like having your feet hugged all day! Caring for them, however, is not as endearing. Below is a link to a video from UGG so that you can help make your UGG footwear last and keep your feet happy!
It's A Wrap!
With the reality of current environmental challenges, I have begun to make more mindful choices about purchases and how I do things, trying to mitigate my personal impact on our beloved planet as best I can. With gift-giving and all its embellishments now officially on the calendar, I began to wonder if there was a way I could diminish the pile of wrapping paper, gift boxes, and ribbon that annually make the trek from my house to the landfill. Here are some alternatives I have either used in the past or came across in my research and daydreaming.
Read moreVoting is an Act of Hope
Voting. The election this year is November 5th, now just a week or so away. If you have already voted. THANK YOU! If you are planning to vote THANK YOU! Below is some information about our local polling places and ballot drop boxes, you may find helpful. If you are able to vote but not planning to, I ask you to reconsider.
Read morePlanet versus Plastic-Earth Day 2024
The first Earth Day was celebrated 54 years ago, on April 22, 1970, and has its roots in Santa Barbara. Gaylord Nelson, a US Senator from Wisconsin, founded it after witnessing the impact of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. At that time, it was the largest oil spill in US history and still ranks at number three, behind only the Deepwater Horizon and Exxon Valdez oil spills. Mr. Gaylord’s vision was to have a “national teach-in on the environment” and energize the public to protect the environment by addressing water and air pollution concerns. Over 20 million Americans participated in that first Earth Day celebration, uniting many in a common cause that had been previously fragmented over several specific environmental concerns.
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