The Idea Blog

After posting the Ford pick-up photo, I came across this from Allan Sloan's "The Deal" column in the current ... » Continue reading "More on behemoths … and “cornographic panaceas”"

Pulled into the parking lot at my friendly blood lab this morning and felt my mid-sized car might be sucked ... » Continue reading "Behemoths all ’round me"

This was the title of a Tom Friedman piece on Discovery a year or so ... » Continue reading "Why green is the new red, white and blue"

Lyn and Anne chose to work from home today. ... » Continue reading "Monkey business at international headquarters"

Speaking of the environment, David Pogue's "Circuits" this week introduces a great new surge protector that actually reduces the ... » Continue reading "Combat “vampire power”"

It speaks for itself. Don't print; memorize it. Here's the link. ... » Continue reading "50 Ways to help the planet"

I was excited to find that Sunday's New York Times Magazine was dubbed their "Green Issue," ... » Continue reading "Changing behaviors"

I'm a sucker for interesting recycling solutions, especially in the face of industrial and electronic waste that is reaching epidemic ... » Continue reading "Competition for trash?"

I remember a tomato sandwich, just sliced tomato, mayo, salt and pepper on white bread. Tomatoes so juicy... When was the ... » Continue reading "I miss a good tomato"

Who knew? 70% of my (and your) car's gas consumption never moves the wheels, according to Amory Lovins in a ... » Continue reading "Run that red light!"