The problem with definitions is that they mean less and less with every new one invented. This is especially true for nebulous terms such as holistic health. It is not an insubstantial concept, but it is very difficult to describe. The other problem with definitions is that they mostly end up being descriptions, and some [...]

Indians are festival gluttons. That’s not to imply that we all eat too much during festivals (only most of us do, not ALL of us), but rather that we have more commonly celebrated festivals that you can shake a large decorated Christmas tree at. Speaking of Christmas, the Indian equivalent in the realm of noise, [...]

When we throw things away, where exactly is “away”? That was the question put to me by one of my intrepid readers, Pasha, in the context of one of my environmental articles. So enthusiastic was I to give my answer, that the thoughts poured and poured without end. What resulted was an unnatural beast that [...]

This article is part of the series The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working which includes: The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working I Don’t Believe in Global Warming Burgers are Made of WHAT?! Maybe the Ozone Hole Will Disappear If I Ignore It Shock Me Twice, Shame on Me Green is the [...]

This article is part of the series The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working which includes: The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working I Don’t Believe in Global Warming Burgers are Made of WHAT?! Maybe the Ozone Hole Will Disappear If I Ignore It Shock Me Twice, Shame on Me Green is the [...]

This article is part of the series The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working which includes: The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working I Don’t Believe in Global Warming Burgers are Made of WHAT?! Maybe the Ozone Hole Will Disappear If I Ignore It Shock Me Twice, Shame on Me Green is the [...]

This article is part of the series The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working which includes: The Environmental Movement and Why It’s Not Working I Don’t Believe in Global Warming Burgers are Made of WHAT?! Maybe the Ozone Hole Will Disappear If I Ignore It Shock Me Twice, Shame on Me Green is the [...]