This post contains objective and subjective content based off of Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic. I highly recommend reading Leopold’s essay on his theory of Land Ethic for a more complete account of his thoughts on the topic. The definition of the term “ethics” varies between its uses in philosophy and ecology. In ecology, an ethic is acknowledging […]
Category: Lifestyle
Target Dollar Rack Impulse Buys
“Hello, my name is Emily and I am addicted to Target.” Yes, it’s true. I am guilty of spending copious amounts of money at Target. I am usually one to avoid impulse buys but every once in awhile I will alot $10 for frivolous spending in the Target dollar section. (Maybe it is not an […]
The Teaching of Reverence For Life by Albert Schweitzer
Analyzing “Reverence for Life” by Albert Schweitzer This post relays objective and subjective knowledge of an essay by Albert Schweitzer on his theory of “reverence for life.” To buy his book, Reverence for Life, click here. You can also get his book Out of My Life and Thought on Amazon. Albert Schweitzer, a German philosopher, developed a […]
OBITUARY: Emily Krings
First and foremost, I am not dead so please do not call my mom and offer your condolences (although, if you want to send some flowers or food and donate money to a worthy cause in my name, feel free to do so!) I am not dead but if I was, you would probably say […]
How To Make The Most Of A Trip To Disney
It is pretty safe to say that I love Disney much more that the average 19-year-old girl. Last year around this time, I purchased an annual pass to Disney World with the goal of doing everything that the park had to offer. Unfortunately, my annual pass expires in just a few days and I moved […]
10 Fun And Inexpensive Date Ideas
Dating is a pretty vital part of a relationship. Whether it is starting off a relationship on a blind date or dating your husband or wife of 25 years, dates are important to get to know somebody and keep up a healthy relationship. It is a time to go out (or stay in, for that […]
Kicking Off Our Relationship With Fighting Homeless Men
My boyfriend is an awkward guy. We sat next to each other in at least 8 classes over the course of 2 years before he would say more than a word to me when I tried to start conversations with him. By 8 classes, I do not mean 8 occasions. I mean 8 multiplied by […]
Why I No Longer Shampoo My Hair | No-Poo
I Stopped Watching My Hair: My No-Poo Journey Yes, friends, it is true. I stopped using shampoo three months ago. Please hold your judgements until the end and just bear with me. When I tell people about my shampoo-free lifestyle, I tend to get a lot of the same questions. A question you probably have […]
Making An Impact
The past few days have been pretty crazy as everybody in my area (South Florida) has been monitoring the path of and preparing for Hurricane Irma. This storm has some of the fastest recorded wind speeds ever and has the potential to do some damage. As we have been clearing the shelves of the grocery […]
The Untold Tales Of A Nanny
Being a babysitter or nanny can be very interesting. Where there are kids, there are innocent statements and questions that make for a good laugh for adults. I have been babysitting for about five years now and nannying for about four months. It is time to share some untold stories and some ridiculous conversations that […]