As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, people are focusing on many things. This post takes a...
Green Stuff
Radiation Leaks, Japan Rescue Efforts, and How to Help
The possibility of radiation leaks from the nuclear reactors damaged in the recent Japanese...
Where’s the Pony?
You know that old joke that goes along the lines of "with all this manure in here, there has to be...
Join Hands Across The Sand
Every so often, a small group of people come together to make a difference. And what they imagine...
What To Do With All That “Lost Oil”?
Warning: rant ahead, with a side sauce of sarcasm. . . . The still-unfolding drama playing out in...
Growing Tomatoes in Pots
Once (only a few years ago but it seems like a long time now) I had a vegetable garden, filled...
What Does A Better World Look Like?
While each of us probably has our own personal idea about what the world would look like -- mine...
Sixteen Roses
This summer so far has given us some of the most lovely flowers from our garden. We've had...
Who You Can Help, Part Two
In yesterday's post, I outlined what you need to explain to your visitors, so that they know who...
Who Can You Help, Part One
One of the 30 Day Blog Challenge members suggested that we might post something about how we can...
Estate Tea and Me
One of my favorite hangouts is the Silver Tips Tea Room in Tarrytown. Anupa Mueller, the owner,...
Got Negativity? Want Calm? We Can Help.
These days a lot of people are feeling rather, um, cranky -- many with good reasons, and others...