Full of Possibilities

I am always amazed by seeds. That these tiny, dry, sometimes strangely shaped bits can, with soil, water, and sunlight become the plants that feed and sustain us. Each seed is the potential for life and it is incredible to think of them in the […]

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Happy Earth Day!

As I said in my newsletter earlier this week, I think it is crucial to make every day Earth Day, but I also think it is important to celebrate occasions when they come along. In the spirit of caring for the earth and making each […]

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Spring Cleaning Continued

When it comes to the nitty gritty part of cleaning, removing dust, scrubbing sinks and stoves, I like to keep it simple. My home is part of my every day environment and I don’t want harmful chemicals in it any more than I want them […]

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Spring Cleaning

Although April has arrived, we are still in the awkward transition between winter and spring, sometimes called mud season. We’ve had just a few days full of sunshine that have been warm enough to step outside without a jacket on. While waiting for more weather […]

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Links to Enjoy

                Spring is very slow to arrive around here, although we are getting some April showers today. I took this photo a couple of years ago, but I thought it would be good to see some green. I […]

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Waste Less, Enjoy More.

As part of my interest in vibrantly green living, I want to talk about some of the small things that I think can make a difference. I often feel that I don’t know how to make the world a better place on a grand scale, […]

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Emerging from the Cold

I do believe spring is on its way! I know it is not quite March, we still have three weeks of official winter, and it is certainly cold and snowy here. The bright sun, chirping birds, and longer daylight keep me hopeful that the seasons […]

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Whole Grain Pancakes

It seems like everyone is talking about spring and noticing the signs.  I’ve seen trees covered in little buds getting ready for leaves to burst out, when the time comes.  The season is beginning to change, but the wind today made me wish I hadn’t […]

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