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How I met Al Gore: Sister joins former VP in fight against climate change
Editor's note: Sister Cathleen Real, a member of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary in Davenport, met Al Gore in October during a training session for his Climate Project. At right, she's standing to Gore's right. In October I attended a training workshop on global warming conducted by former Vice President Al Gore. Knowing that Al Gore himself would spend over six hours teaching us the science of global warming was a drawing point for me, but my real goal in attending was to be a part of the urgent business of moving the U.S. toward a more sustainable earth. More »
Music for all seasons: Play for your health this holiday
Music may not be the earliest known treatment for depression. But it's worth noting (pun intended) that in the Old Testament, David's harp was the perfect prescription for King Saul's troubled mind, and that examples of the healing power of music abound in ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian literature. Although there's no record of how David felt about easing Saul's blues, I know from years of informal performances at nursing homes and daycare... More »
Mug warmers: Snuggle up with a healthier cup
Aside from the crisp quiet of the outdoors and the way a slate of snow glows under the moon, the thing I like best about the cold months is the prerogative to snuggle up and drink down plenty of delicious, warming beverages. The problem with this -- there's always a glitch, isn't there? -- is that the rich, gloppy-on-the-bottom hot chocolates of this world aren't incredibly healthy. This isn't the news we want to hear, is it? Yet there's good... More »
 Leaves of green: Branch out with these eco-conscious reads
Looking for a great book for someone on your shopping list? No matter what shade of "green" he or she is, you're bound to find something they will enjoy here. 1. "The Green Parent - A Kid Friendly Guide to Earth Friendly Living," by Jenn Savedge (Kedzie Press, $14.95) Savedge shows parents how to raise their children in ways that are friendly to the Earth. Whether it's packing a waste-free lunch every morning or dealing with childhood... More »
Mississippi research: Scientists collaborate at river station
As the third largest river in the world, the Mississippi houses 400 wildlife species and transports Midwest grain to markets around the globe. Its environmental, economic and cultural importance is impossible to overstate. "People talk about studying the Amazon or the Nile, but I think that the Mississippi -- and the Upper Mississippi in particular -- is worthy of study," says Doug Schnoebelen, director of the Lucille A. Carver Mississippi... More »
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