Author Archives: Naima
List of Injustices – What Gets You In The Feels?
It’s been a tough year or two over here. Being a full time professor keeps me very busy and then a child was added to the mix. It’s always the same thing though, I get my courses set up, and … Continue reading
What Hits You At The Core?
As we walked the edge of the levee overlooking the Dallas skyline, I looked out at the Trinity River and thought, oh, are those ducks? Quickly, I realized the objects floating by on the river was consistent and crowding every … Continue reading
Garden To Table To Garden With Turn Compost
The must have home service is finally in Dallas, and here to stay! It’s time to take over 30 percent of your trash and turn it back into a usable product. Organic waste such as vegetable scraps, egg shells, bread … Continue reading
Quick Fire Environmental News Round-Up March 7, 2018
Holy moly there is so much going on in environmental news this week. Are you ready for a quick roundup to get yourself up to speed? Here it comes, the quick fire environmental news you should be aware of that … Continue reading
Unique Tips To Be More Green In 2018
I have some new ideas for you. If you can’t give up the occasional Starbucks, (me neither), it’s ok. Caring for our environment is not about being perfect it’s about doing all you can to reduce your ecological impact. I’m … Continue reading
A Little Nudge In The Right Direction
The start of the new year always has a powerful buzz of optimism. There’s plenty around us to nudge us in the right positive direction of improving our personal health and happiness. Our community inside and outside our homes can … Continue reading
Let’s Fix This
My heart sinks quick, the efforts I tried weren’t working, and all I can do is drive off feeling guilty, angry, and sad. That’s the overwhelming feeling I get when I find a loose dog, which happens too often in … Continue reading
Green Tips For The Holidays
The mosquitoes are still out but there is a slight crispness in the air. Fall and the holidays are approaching fast. Time flies when you’re writing environmental articles every week! It’s been a while since I’ve done a quick reminder … Continue reading
Palm Oil Update Fall 2017
Whoever first put chocolate and peanut butter together was a pure genius. It’s the time of the year when candy surrounds us. It’s in huge bags at the stores, in everyone’s office bowls, at friend’s houses and, of course, on … Continue reading