Santa Monica, California’s city council recently approved a ban on single-use plastic bags.  Under the ordinance, plastic bags will no longer be available at grocery stores, clothing shops or other retailers.  The exception will be restaurants providing food and liquids for takeout.  Vendors at the popular Farmers Market will no longer provide single-use plastic or [...]

Doing your best doesn’t mean comparing yourself to other’s bests.  Doing your best is comparing yourself to yourself.  It’s different for all of us.  Live by the golden rule and do unto others as you’d have done to you.  Give what you think is your best effort, then give just a bit more.  We’ve been [...]