Juices are excellent sources of nutrients and may help put the squeeze on various ailments: one 4-ounce (125-milliliter) glass of juice provides a full serving of fruits or vegetables and can therefore be part of a healthy diet. On the downside, juices lack the fiber of fresh fruits and vegetables and may contain heaping helpings […]
Young Workers, Positive About Unions, Face Economic Squeeze
by James Parks Two new reports show today’s young workers are being squeezed by high costs of living and low or stagnant wages and they want the government to do more to solve this nation’s economic mess. The Economic State of Young America by Demos presents a statistical study of the economic condition of young workers, and The Progressive Generation: […]
IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS
IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS The cable car was full of skiers clad in parkas and snow boots, and holding their ski gear atop shoulders. The heavy ski boots and the gear made a thunder like noise as everyone moved into the vestibule. We were surrounded by giffling teenagers, bright eyed toddlers […]
IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS
IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS The cable car was full of skiers clad in parkas and snow boots, and holding their ski gear atop shoulders. The heavy ski boots and the gear made a thunder like noise as everyone moved into the vestibule. We were surrounded by giffling teenagers, bright eyed toddlers and […]
Fall
Fall is my favorite–I like to think it’s a time for new beginnings. Public school years start, universities open, and colder, crisper air replaces the stagnant, moist collections that have been dangling all around us and in us the entire summer. That air was heavy repressive; it held us back. Fall winds push us forward, […]
My most meaningful family traditions
My most meaningful family traditions Loy..Loy..Kratong…Loy..Loy..Kratong…A song all Thais from the toddlers to grannies can all hum along well. Yes, it is Loy Kratong again, a day of joyful festival! Our national Loi Kratong (floating banana leaf vessel) tradition will fall on November 24th this year. It is a ceremony observed by most […]
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