Many of us suffer from “plant blindness,” according to botanists Elisabeth Schussler and James Wandersee. By being “blind” to the plant life around us, we can miss the importance of plants to the overall biosphere and human existence. How might one counter such “blindness”? Learn about plants! Read on to get started. (Photo: Lance Cheung, USDA, Creative Commons)
Acts of Kindness Generate Smiles, Warmth
It doesn’t take much to make a difference. Here’s a short YouTube video about a group that gave backpacks filled with useful things to homeless people. Watch what happens. Giving is a two-way street; the giver often receives more in return. (Photo by Ed Yourdon, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)