From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, July 31, 2012 – The ongoing debate over baby hatches in Germany has heated up again. Baby hatches, known as babyklappe, are essentially boxes where unwanted babies can be left anonymously. The hatches are temperature-controlled and have weight sensors that immediately alert staff that a baby has been surrendered. […]
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The Tutu Project: A man dons pink tulle for breast cancer
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From my column in The Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, DC, May 16, 2012 – Is there anything sexier that a guy in pink tulle? No, there isn’t. Especially if the guy is wearing it for the woman he loves and a great cause. While the sight of a big burly guy in a pink tutu may […]
Live Below the Line: Final day Of the Challenge
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WASHINGTON, MAY 12, 2012 – Living on $1.50 a day for 5 days was not easy. But I have to say my husband and I both learned a lot. I don’t think that I will ever pick up an organic fruit or vegetable again without stopping to consider the price. Not that I have anything against […]
Living Below the Line: Days 3 & 4 Sustaining and living with less
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WASHINGTON, MAY 11, 2012 – The challenge has begun to take a toll on us. Our food supply is dwindling, but should last us one more day. We are down to 3 eggs, a few slices of bread, 2 American sandwich “slices,” and one cup of lentils. The constant hunger, lack of variety, and lack of […]
Live Below the Line Day 1: Eating healthy on a $1.50 a day Read more: Live Below the Line Day 1: Eating healthy on a $1.50 a day
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 – After our failed shopping trip yesterday, my husband and I decided to do a little research before we headed back out. I tried to plan a menu that would give us at least a little bit of protein, vegetable and fruit every day. I found a number of websites with advice on how […]
Live Below the Line: Meeting the challenge to live on $1.50 a day
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – Could you survive on $1.50 a day for 5 days? Most of us spend $5 on a cup of coffee without thinking twice. A $3 bottle of water is a necessity for some. Very rarely do we stop to consider that millions of people live on far, far less. Recently as I […]
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