A Michigan woman has been charged with growing a vegetable garden in her front yard and now faces jail time. Ridiculous?
Author Archives: jessi-stafford
Too Soon for ‘Combat’?
‘Combat Hospital’ is based on a not-so-easily-wrapped foreign engagement. What effect will screening a fictional drama about a current war have on American viewers, particularly Millennials and younger generations? Is it too soon?
The Feed Bag: The Juice Fast (But Not the Furious)
Documentary “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” shows a kind of dieting most people don’t take into consideration: a juice fast.
Lifestyles of the Smart & Thrifty
The art of thrifting is a mere weekend activity for others, but a lifestyle choice for some. Perhaps it’s the prerogative of the young and indie-cultured, looking to live a life counter to the mainstream. Or maybe it’s just cheaper.
The Feed Bag: WTF is Food Terrorism?
Members of Food Not Bombs in Orlando, FL, have been arrested or detained for attempting to feed the homeless in that city.
Riot Grrrl Hasn’t Lost Her Fight
Twenty years later, our generation has chosen to revel in the short-lived greatness of the Riot Grrrls, in tribute and in the re-creation of their spirit, via music, documentaries and words.
Childhood Authors FTW
Now that I’m out of college, reading for fun is taking its place once again in my daily arsenal, and I love reminiscing on our generation’s favorite childhood authors.
The Southern Abortion Crusades
Midwestern and Southern states are getting close to banning abortions all together and writing amendments that would put doctors who perform them in jail.
The Feed Bag: The ‘Farmaceuticals’ Around You
Would you give up your Tylenol if you knew a plant could get the job done too? Here’s a list of herbs and natural remedies for anything you’d use over-the-counter drugs for.
Funky Faces: Pop Stars not afraid of Looking Funny
There are a few new females who are straight-up fearless in the face of less-than-stellar photo ops. Flaunting their “unorthodox” looks, some girls get down and dirty.
