In Wallonia, a French-speaking region of Belgium, local authorities are fighting global warming by imposing a “barbecue tax” on outdoor grilling. Beginning in June, each grilling session will cost €20. To monitor compliance with this new regulation intended to curb global warming, authorities will use thermal sensors on helicopters. Ummm…
Perhaps this is one of those stories that many people know, and I’m just late to the ranks of the informed. Whatever the case, I first heard about it today: In the mining town of Centralia, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the trash in the landfill was burned weekly. One day someone lit the trash on fire, … Read more
I don’t identify with a specific Christian denomination anymore, but I had extensive experience with three disparate church services in my childhood. Here are a few thoughts I remember having. Episcopalian service (ages 4-10) Neat! A parade! And Daddy is singing in it! What does “after Epiphany” mean? But I want to sit here! It’s … Read more