On my bed side table there is always a pile of books, often half read as my ability to process them has waned considerably with the advent of children. Among them there are always some that have really made me think; made me cross, or motivated me to do something better than we are already doing it.

This week, I cleared off the table three books, two to put back on my own shelves, another destined for the local library. All are worth a look. I also borrowed a fourth, one which has me riveted a...
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Shopping with Conscience

Grocery shopping used to be so easy.

As a student, long before a husband and children, living on part-time work and a meager student allowance it was a case of eat what you could afford to buy: Then it got more complicated. Full-time work meant grocery shopping was slotted into a limited timetable, even though the available expenditure may have improved. A partner meant catering for their needs as well (more meat and beer!); the a...

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