I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina, surrounded by beauty, all the time. So much beauty that I took for granted – didn’t everyone live with magnificent, awe-inspiring views out their bedroom window? I also grew up in the Episcopal Church, shaped …

I have been shopping with re-usable grocery bags for a long time, but I am embarrassed to admit, I would never take my bags with me to do any other shopping. I would run to Target, use a plastic bag, and not think anything of …