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Many people, including me, throw out torn or unwearable clothes because we don’t think they can be reused. Boy was I happy to learn recently that I was wrong. SMART (Secondary Materials And Recycled Textiles) … Continue reading
A friend of mine asked what to do with t-shirts she no longer wanted, but that are personal enough that she is uncomfortable dropping them off at thrift stores. What I mean by “personal” t-shirts … Continue reading
There was an article in the Chicago Tribune recently about the drop-off boxes that have been popping up in many places for unwanted clothes, books or other household items. The boxes often stand in parking … Continue reading
I have a number of friends marrying this summer and early fall, so I have several wedding gifts to buy. I almost always pick gifts from the couple’s wedding registry or wish list. That way … Continue reading
Months ago my dad and I came across this poem written by comedian George Carlin that was in an exhibit catalogue for the Rachel Perry Welty exhibit at deCordova Museum in MA. I’d be curious … Continue reading
“Lack of time is not the major issue for them (though they themselves may think it is); the real problem is a lack of clarity and definition about what a project really is, and what … Continue reading
Sound familiar? Almost all of us acquire spare keys over the years: from next-door neighbors, family or friends; for cars, old homes or offices; or extras and back-ups prevent lockouts. What if your friends move, … Continue reading
April 30, 2011, is the 2nd national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for dropping off unwanted medications! There has been a lot of talk about how to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medications, both over-the-counter … Continue reading
Growing up, I associated April with kitchen cleaning. Passover generally falls in April, and my family prepared for the holiday by cleaning out the fridge and freezer, wiping down cabinets and appliances and going through … Continue reading
When my parents came to town last month, I took them to see the deCordova Museum. It so happened that the museum was in the middle of a show by Rachel Perry Welty, an artist … Continue reading