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December 2003
Unearthing the Misery of Fashion
Clothes with a Conscience
by Anna Lappé
Does your closet harbor the misery of sweatshops? Most likely yes. This holiday season start shopping like you’ve never shopped before: Do it with compassion, conscience, and responsibility!
Local Mindful Shopping
by Mary Beth Janssen
Okay, so your intentions are good but you need pointers on where the environmentally and socially responsible shops are. Here’s a rich offering of Chicagoland "right" retailers for the holidays and always.
A Monk in the City
by Karyn Mistrik
Brother Wayne Teasdale gently reassures us that we are all mystics. The challenge is to reconcile everyday life challenges with otherworldly experiences of Divine union. Insights from our favorite Chicago bro.
Aches, Pains, and Prolotherapy
by Bobbye Middendorf
Say what? You’re telling me that injections of a sugar water solution at the site of joint and spinal pain can be an alternative to surgery and long-term drugs? Pray tell.
Songs to Make Dogs Happy
by Terry Loncaric
They really like samba. New age and classical music aren’t bad either. But forget country and hard rock‘n’ roll. "It confuses me," says one dog. "I can’t stand it," chimes in another. Where would we be without Dr. Kim, the pet communicator?
Building Self Esteem from the Inside Out...Starting with Underwear
by Matthew Alderton
Michelle DiGiacomo was shocked to learn that Chicago teachers are buying underwear and socks for students who are coming to school without these essentials. And she took action.
Need an Environmental Holiday?
by Beverly McClellan
As we celebrate, shop, decorate, wrap — and unwrap — presents, we also devour resources and churn out massive waste. But here’s how to celebrate the World while celebrating the holidays.
Ten Tips for a Healthy Holiday
by Bonnie Minsky
Rich food and drink are hallmarks of December through New Year’s. With wild abandon, we pick, pluck, and pop a cornucopia of goodies into our mouths. Look before you leap.
A Classic Among the Classics
by Garaud MacTaggart
Chicago has a well deserved reputation for developing some of this country’s finest contemporary classical composers and musicians. Jim Ginsburg nurtures their careers.
BackWords: Holiday Bliss — or Your Money Back
by Peter Cashmore
Try as we might, keeping our "conscious" attitudes during this time of year can slip into another gear. From erecting a 12-foot high neon Santa to buying dead evergreens...here’s a soul survival guide for those living with holiday compromises.
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