Profile Articles by Kathy Summers

Weaving Navajo Tradition
American Profile
D.Y. Begay holds centuries of Navajo history in her skillful hands as she weaves earth-inspired designs on her wooden loom. Like her mother and grandmother who taught her the craft, Begay shears her own sheep, then cleans, cards, dyes and spins the wool before creating traditional and original patterns …

Devouring the West’s Weeds
American Profile (Also Appears in Hometown Heroes (HarperCollins, May 2007).
Lani Malmberg wanders the meadows, hillsides and waterways of the West, hooked staff in hand, pitting 1,500 cashmere goats against pockets of unwanted weeds that infest the landscape …

Getting Healthy Together
Natural Health (cover story)
We’re connected to our families by more than just the genes we share. We breathe the same air, drink the same water, and eat the same meals. All that sharing means we have enormous influence, for better or for worse, on each others health. Here’s how three families made lifestyle changes for the sake of one member and discovered that everyone in the house had a lot to gain …

The Green Pregnancy: 5 Steps to Going Green
Fit Pregnancy (Cover Story)
When you’re pregnant, living a green lifestyle takes on a new importance. It’s not about following trends to ease eco-guilt. It’s about creating a world your baby can grow and thrive in. Your body is your child’s first environment. Here’s how to make it a safe one …