Tag Archives: call-it-home

Tongue Tied?: 5 Reckless Responses to the Rudeness

From a very young age my family and I discovered that I had a sharp tongue. When I got in trouble as a child 8 times out of 10 it was for something that I said rather than something I’d done. I can’t tell you the amount of times I had my lips popped or my parents told me to “watch my mouth.” The trouble was– the rudeness didn’t extend past my family members and close friends. Call it home training or cowardice but when it came to people outside my circle, I had nothing for them. I wouldn’t think of the perfect retort until two hours later. Here are some of those late replies…that you’d probably never even utter. ( Continue reading… )

See the rest here:
Tongue Tied?: 5 Reckless Responses to the Rudeness

Are Cut Flowers Killing the Wildlife in Kenya’s Lake Naivasha?

Photo via joebeone Flamingos are landing at Lake Naivasha in Kenya. This might seem like a good thing at first – more wildlife is a sign of vitality, right? But there’s one problem. Flamingos like salt water and Lake Naivasha is a fresh water lake. Or at least, it’s supposed to be. The flamingos are one of many signs showing that the chemistry of the lake is changing and that spells bad news for the flora and fauna that call it home. While there is a debate raging on what is causing the pollution and problems for the lake, several fingers point to the flower farming industry. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

Read more:
Are Cut Flowers Killing the Wildlife in Kenya’s Lake Naivasha?