Tag: gardening
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Preparing for SNAP Cuts: Tips for Survival
The irony isn’t lost on me. September was National Disaster Preparedness Month, a time meant to encourage households to stock up, have a plan, and stay ready. November is National Gratitude Month, a time when we’re reminded to give thanks and share abundance. But here we are in October, a bitter bridge between preparation and…
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The American Dream: Bigger Was Never Better
When the Wall Street Journal runs a headline about Americans being “trapped” in smaller homes and jobs they can’t leave, it strikes a nerve. For Gen Xers like me, the question isn’t whether the American Dream is collapsing—it’s whether we’ve misunderstood what the dream really was all along. The Roots of the Dream The real…
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Taking It Slow: Sustainable Suburban and Urban Gardening
Imagine stepping out into your backyard, not to mow a manicured lawn, but to pick fresh berries, herbs, and vegetables. You see trees bearing fruit, flowers attracting butterflies, and maybe even your kids helping out by watering the garden. It’s a quiet morning, and in this little pocket of the world, everything feels connected. Sounds…
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