Dear Mother: February-March 2009

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Readers absolutely loved the easy and amazing artisan bread recipe in the December 2008/February 2009 issue.
Readers absolutely loved the easy and amazing artisan bread recipe in the December 2008/February 2009 issue.
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“We must formulate a world population policy, and do it soon. The elephant is stirring.” — Howard Pellett; Anacortes, Washington
“We must formulate a world population policy, and do it soon. The elephant is stirring.” — Howard Pellett; Anacortes, Washington
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Reader Sally Caruth pointed out that the Seed Savers Exchange is a great place to find heirloom seeds — and we agree!
Reader Sally Caruth pointed out that the Seed Savers Exchange is a great place to find heirloom seeds — and we agree!
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Kevin Bedard was impressed with John Gulland’s fire-starting advice, tips he hadn’t heard from even from the manufacturer.
Kevin Bedard was impressed with John Gulland’s fire-starting advice, tips he hadn’t heard from even from the manufacturer.
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David Vuicich was alarmed at reading after reading about genetically engineered foods (“Engineering a False Hope,” October/November 2008), and suggested Claire Hope Cummings Uncertain Peril for further reading.
David Vuicich was alarmed at reading after reading about genetically engineered foods (“Engineering a False Hope,” October/November 2008), and suggested Claire Hope Cummings Uncertain Peril for further reading.
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Inspired by a 1980 Mother Earth News article, “Solar Etching,” Jonathan began a beautiful and successful career making portraits using the sun and a magnifying glass.
Inspired by a 1980 Mother Earth News article, “Solar Etching,” Jonathan began a beautiful and successful career making portraits using the sun and a magnifying glass.

Do the Right Thing

I’m so glad that you’re brave enough to take a stand for population control; not many organizations have that kind of courage and vision nowadays. No matter how carefully we live, people take up space and use resources. In Dear Mother, Kathleen Plumb complained that population control “caters to the selfish.” Back in the early ’70s, when it became clear that runaway population would lead to famines and environmental destruction, my husband and I decided to have but one child. For us, this was not selfish, but a sacrifice; and we’re still convinced that we did the right thing.

Mary Pratt
New Haven, Vermont

A Broken Planet

  • Published on Jan 9, 2009
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