Thursday, February 18, 2010

Confessions of an Eco-Sinner

Almost like a short story work about the lives of this guys stuff! Not the carbon-footprinting tome I thought it would be. Food is my favorite section, but the author elucidates a lot of dark details about other parts of our daily lives.

To summarize: I will only buy fair-trade chocolate. I no longer with buy clothing (drat). Electronics are definitely out...but if I do have them, they will stay in my (non-existent) attic until there is a good way of disposing of the materials. We are all screwd!

Cheers,
Rachel

Friday, February 12, 2010

Hunting and Gathering

Here is my suggestion for a great read: Anna Gavalda's book "Hunting and Gathering" - translated from the original in french: "Ensemble c'est tout" (some of you are proficient in french!). It is a really cool and moving story set in Paris. The main characters (an eclectic foursome, including a chef, an aristocrat, a young artist and a senile grandmother!) end up living in a sort of coop together. Throughout, we get to know the characters as they reveal more about their talents and personalities. A fun and engaging read, it deals profoundly with the themes of family, loneliness, dealing with loss and struggles, showing your emotions and growing unlikely friendships.