happiness is a simple life
Anyone can do this - even if you live in an apartment with a balcony/patio! The National Wildlife Federation outlines easy guidelines to do this. Why? Because if enough people do this and pay attention, we will be able to make a positive impact on the ongoing negative assault on our wildlife, pollinators, and much... Continue Reading →
#winter day at green spring, a photo by Forceofhobbit on Flickr.
I dream of living near Monticello - in the footsteps of this green, magical mountain...
Here is my game plan: 1 trip to a local farmers market to purchase all fruit, veggies and wine (all produced within 100 miles from my house) - I will probably do my shopping a few days before Thanksgiving (Sunday looks like the best day). Order a local, heritage Turkey online and pick it up... Continue Reading →
Inspired by this post from Eco Women - I have challenged myself to prepare a Thanksgiving meal with local ingredients. This means that I will build my menu around food that is grown or raised within a 100 mile radius of my home. I will have to do some research, because the local farmers markets... Continue Reading →
who knew?
When I stay at the English Inn in cVille, I often meander around the community gardens next door... There is a secret (and magic) garden behind every gate.
Thanks to my sister, the garden on my deck is off-the-hook this summer We planted a succulent pot (my favorite item in the garden): Many happy tomatoes are on the way: The herbs and such are very green: The coneflowers are in bloom: Even our crazy cat is happy here:
Life: Version 2.0 