by michelle | Feb 23, 2017 | Carbon Footprint, Chickens, Firewood, Home Heating, Neighbours, Thriftstore Shopping, Woodstove
So, here’s my dream photo. I took it on January 14th. This is the time of year when companies start trying to appeal to those vivid images we keep in our heads, the ones that make us do things, like book trips south, and buy mutual funds so we can end up on the...
by michelle | Dec 4, 2015 | Current Events, Neighbours, Re-Using, Thriftstore Shopping, Uncategorized
It probably won’t surprise any of our readers to know that I don’t consider myself a “consumer,” as business pundits refer to people residing in capitalist societies. I buy stuff, but as little and as seldomly as possible, and only stuff I really, really need. If you...
by michelle | Jun 17, 2015 | Music, Thriftstore Shopping
I am an amazing singer. This is an undisputed fact. In my head, when I sing, I sound great. And I sing quite a bit. Out loud, that is. I remember years ago reading a news report on a study that found that people who sing are happier. It releases endorphins and all...
by michelle | Feb 5, 2015 | Current Events, Economy, History, Thriftstore Shopping
I found another great book at a thrift shop called “The New Good Life” by John Robbins. He wrote a book that we read a few decades ago called “Diet for a New America” which got us thinking about the food we eat. He was heir to the Baskin Robbins’ ice cream empire and...
by michelle | Feb 3, 2015 | Current Events, Politics, Thriftstore Shopping
Have you ever had one of those red letter, best days ever? One of those finished the marathon in record time, got a compliment from the boss, won at Bingo, and grew the biggest pumpkin ever kind-of-days? I get them all the time! I have blogged previously about the...
by michelle | Jan 6, 2015 | CSA, Making a Difference, Thriftstore Shopping, Woodstove
So here are my New Year’s Resolutions. First, to drink less Dr. Pepper. Second, to eat less pizza. Third, to watch less TV, Netflix in particular. Fourth, to get more exercise. Fifth, to put less carbon into the atmosphere. NOT! Ha ha, I’m still laughing at this,...
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