Many years ago, when being “environmentally aware” was first becoming fashionable, I came across a reusable bag in a gift store. “What a clever idea, and cute design” I thought. For maybe $5 I walked home with my first Envirosax. I thought the pattern of white birds and red berries against a navy background was somehow jaunty...

I’m going to try it again. Selling my cookies, that is. My friends Siiri and Jeremy are holding a holiday open house. They’ve asked several of their friends to participate by selling homemade/ handcrafted goods. I’ll be there with cookies and other sweet surprises alongside these talented people: Ogusky Ceramics Prosperity Candle Black...