You know that immersing yourself in the natural world can refresh your spirits and lower your stress level. But your demanding job keeps you chained to a computer, and after work there’s a houseful of family responsibilities. You rarely seem to take that nature walk, or spend that leisurely “green hour” [...]

As far as holidays go, Independence Day may not rank as the most eco-sinful, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. Here are a few easy ways to begin getting some green in with your red, white and blue. Greener Grilling Resist the temptation to buy conventional hot dogs and hamburgers for the grill. Opt [...]

There are two different ways to grill corn on the cob, you can try either method used in this recipe from 25 Techniques for Grilling (Harvard Common Press, 2009) by Ardie A. Davis. Shucked corn will have grill marks on the corn kernels and more flavor of the grill; corn grilled in the husk will [...]

Q: I have a new relationship with the first guy that I really care about in a long time. We are having pretty good sex, but I wanted to try some other positions, and don’t really know what to do.  Can you give me any ideas that could make our sex as great as the [...]

Whenever you feel yourself having a reaction of judgment, rejection, or resistance, imagine the opposite. Instead of seeing an adversary, view your partner as totally on your side. Don’t focus on what he or she has done to irritate you; reframe it as an act of pure love, brought into being to teach [...]