I hope most of you see me as more of a realist than an alarmist. I am generally optimistic about the future, but I also see the value in being prepared for some of the more unlikely (yet entirely possible) scenarios that may unfold around us. I mean, who would’ve thought Japan would be in…
I recently had the pleasure of going to Bonaire, a tiny island about 50 miles off the northern coast of South America. It was an entirely new experience for me, being that it was the remotest place I’d ever been. It’s also fairly primitive, with wild goats and donkeys roaming around untethered.
Today I went snorkeling for the first time! Twice! It was incredible – truly a surrealistic experience. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity. It is something you can never imagine unless you actually do it. Then Jim and I got to have a night out alone. We went to dinner at a…
Today is my 38th birthday despite the fact that my sweetheart bought a card that indicated I was born in 1971. I forgive him, though, because when he’s not “trying”, he’s the sweetest, kindest person in the world. Besides, how could I be angry when I’m spending my birthday on Bonaire? What can I say…
A few weekends ago, I attended a Tiny House Workshop given by Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. I was so excited when I saw that this workshop was coming to Orlando, and I quickly recruited my sweetheart to go with me. We stayed at the Holiday Inn “Castle”, which was a treat… so…
You may recall that I shut off my cable TV around a year ago. It’s bad enough that I pay $70 a month (yes, that’s right) just for my high speed internet, which I need for business. My cable TV was running me another $60 each month, and I refused to continue to succumb to…
Although, for many people, Christmas is a joyous time, others are glad it is over. Christmas seems to have become the biggest occasion for ridiculous over-consumption since Thanksgiving. But I’m not talking about food… I’m talking about “stuff.” Lots and lots of useless, over-priced stuff that none of us need. Marketers have simply trained us…
I know you hate it when I go for too long without making a blog entry, but I’ve been busy living! That’s right – I’ve been busy growing my garden, hanging my clothes to dry, eating vegetables and riding my electric bicycle. It’s a tough job living in my green paradise – oh wait, no…
I decided that today was the day I would clean out the toxic chemicals under my sink. One of the things that prompted me was this article on Grist.org. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of middle-aged American women, and I already know quite a few near my age who have it or…
So, you may have noticed that I know nothing about making video look good! It is a technical skill-set that I have definitely not mastered! For now, I will do a bit of writing and perhaps pick back up the videos when I can make them a bit more polished. I enjoy the process of…
I am having “one of those weeks.” I am recovering from a cold and still have lots of “stuff” going on in my ears. I’m menstruating even though I just did so a few weeks ago. I suddenly own a cat again. My scooter tire is flat. And my father may not be with us…
I think a true feminist probably does not refer to herself as a feminist. I think she just “is” one. I remember meeting a young college-girl in a London hostel back in 2002. The sure sign of a “feminist” is her enrollment in “Women’s Studies” courses at college. I’m not sure exactly what you do…
In examining my world and how healthy and sustainable it is, I am focusing on pre-packaged things that I can make myself. This would serve several purposes. First, it would be cheaper. Second, it would be healthier. And third, that item may not always be available.
Why am I so angry sometimes? Because you’re not. The sooner you get that way, the better off we’ll all be. Do you know why you’re so apathetic? Because your life is too easy. You don’t have to do physical labor for what you earn. Oil energy takes the place of the sweat energy folks…
I recently took a vacation… and a guilt trip. It is so hard to keep your impact low when you’re traveling. First, there’s the air travel – that is hard to avoid when taking a long trip. So, let’s look past that for now. (I have mixed opinions about carbon offsetting.) I’m going to show…