My computer’s in the shop. It’s a refurbished IMac G5, the power supply is shot. Now they’re having trouble getting the part. Apparently this new-to-me […] Read More
Month: March 2011
My meditation group was hosting a retreat this weekend. We had guests from Washington, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands participating. One of our discussions […] Read More
We hear a lot about food deserts these days, areas that are underserved by grocery stores, but what about growing food in the desert? A […] Read More
I’m heading to Portland in May for what promises to be a great conference. But it’s how I’m getting there that is the most exciting. […] Read More
Just got back from a garden meeting with my “village”, one of Village Vancouver’s active neighbourhood networks. Some of us have been gardening together communally […] Read More
I have had my emergency preparedness kit for some time. Problem is, it wasn’t really a kit. The contents were stored around the house in […] Read More
Last Sunday, 60 Minutes featured a group of families near Orlando, Florida who are now living in their cars or in cheap motels. Entire families […] Read More
There are three household related tasks I hesitate to do. Well avoid at all costs, really. Washing windows, cleaning out the fridge and mending. You […] Read More
My brothers are both very creative guys. I have written about the developer brother, but not really about my designer brother, Don. Now’s my opportunity. […] Read More