October 2011

I love reusable bags. I use the ones from my supermarket all the time, whether it is to carry food to a party, or small packages to the post office. I especially like the fact that my supermarket gives me a nickel back for every bag that I bring in myself and use right then and there. The trick has always been remembering to bring them into the store. Numerous times I have found myself on line to pay, and suddenly I remember those bags … sitting in the car, or hanging out on my counter at home. I have gotten better about bringing my reusable bags to the supermarket, mostly because I leave them in my purse or computer case at all times.

The first time I met SEED's Founder and Director Simone Amber in 2006 I was impressed by her recognizable passion for science and learning, and her genuine intent to solve global issues, like providing accessible drinking water to everyone in third world countries and reducing the human impact on climate change.  She spoke eloquently and personally about giving children the right tools and support to find their own solutions for localized versions of these global issues.

Dear SEED, How do the lunar calendar and the Christian calendar stay on track with each other every year? Why do holidays and dates that coincide with the lunar year (such as Hanukah) always remain at the same time of year (but on different dates)? Won't they ever fall off track and end up, for instance, in July?

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