What’s it all about…

It's about making stuff, making do with the stuff you already have, and making informed decisions about the stuff that affects the planet, your life, and your health. The topics covered fall into the following categories: Shelter, Food, Clothing, Water/Energy, Transportation and Arts/Entertainment. The posts are about what is interesting to me at the moment, but feel free to propose a topic or question for future posts in the "What's On Your Mind?" page.

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A Doggedly Handcrafted Life

Mid-May I adopted a dog from Almost Home Rescue.  Through an incredible volunteer corps, they bring up dogs on “death row” from the South to place with foster families while waiting for their forever homes here in the Northeast.  It’s a vast network of shelters, volunteer coordinators, volunteer foster moms and dads, veterinarians, and a [...]

Where Has The Time Gone?

Yes, I’m still here – alive and somewhat well.  Almost six months to the day.  I can’t believe I’ve neglected the blog for so long.  So to bring everyone up to speed here is what happened in the last 180 days or so:

1. Got scared of living from one freelance gig to another, so I [...]

Every Year… A Handcrafted Holiday Poem in Free Verse.

Every year, I want to make every single gift I give to my family and friends.

Every year, I run out of time.

Every year, I want to bake loads of goodies to share with my neighbors.

Every year, I run out of time.

Every year, I want to decorate the house with handmade garlands and ornaments.

Every year, I [...]