Tuesday, October 25, 2011
When does the Christmas season begin?
Does the Christmas season begin before or after Halloween? (Or October 31st if you are being touchy.)I have seen Christmas items in the stores already and Halloween is still almost a week away. Apparently it is catching up to Christmas in money spent on the holiday decor and food, and no one seems to get super excited about Thanksgiving, so a comparison of Halloween to Christmas is not an unusual idea, especially now since both holidays are sharing floor space at local retail establishments.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Hotel Room Keys???
When was the last time you had an actual key to your room at a hotel?
Do you remember having a key attached to a key chain with the room number on it? And if you lost it, the hotel staff were put out, because they might/would have to change the locks.
I recently stayed two nights in a historic hotel which made me think about what hotels used to be like for historic travelers. Running water and a place to sleep were the essentials, while now a fitness center and free wireless are reasonable expectations.
Do you remember having a key attached to a key chain with the room number on it? And if you lost it, the hotel staff were put out, because they might/would have to change the locks.
I recently stayed two nights in a historic hotel which made me think about what hotels used to be like for historic travelers. Running water and a place to sleep were the essentials, while now a fitness center and free wireless are reasonable expectations.
Friday, July 29, 2011
H2O or H2O?
If bottled water is so bad for us, what sort of container should we buy water in?
Tap water may be best, depending on where you live, but it is not feasible for everything and everyone. Should water come in cans? Does it already? Should we return to glass bottles for water? Is recycling the plastic bottles the main issue now that some of the chemicals are changing to become (somewhat) safer? Are people more likely to recycle cans or glass? Is there less harm to the planet if we use glass or cans? Aluminum cans or steel?
Looking into options....
This is interesting. Not quite for everyday use, but this begins to answer the question of emergency supplies.
http://www.worldgrocer.com/v/canned-water/who-uses-canned-water.htm
Tap water may be best, depending on where you live, but it is not feasible for everything and everyone. Should water come in cans? Does it already? Should we return to glass bottles for water? Is recycling the plastic bottles the main issue now that some of the chemicals are changing to become (somewhat) safer? Are people more likely to recycle cans or glass? Is there less harm to the planet if we use glass or cans? Aluminum cans or steel?
Looking into options....
This is interesting. Not quite for everyday use, but this begins to answer the question of emergency supplies.
http://www.worldgrocer.com/v/canned-water/who-uses-canned-water.htm
A matter of perspective and proportion
How long do sweets/cookies/candy last?
Halloween Candy?
Easter Candy?
Candy Canes?
Girl Scout cookies?
A bag of M&Ms?
Hershey kisses?
Frango Mints?
I keep finding these things from months or sometimes years ago in my cabinets and in the fridge. I like sweets, as does my family, but we don't seem to eat them very often.
Halloween Candy?
Easter Candy?
Candy Canes?
Girl Scout cookies?
A bag of M&Ms?
Hershey kisses?
Frango Mints?
I keep finding these things from months or sometimes years ago in my cabinets and in the fridge. I like sweets, as does my family, but we don't seem to eat them very often.
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