In November 2020, I had to make an emergency call to the plumbers to solve a drain back-up issue in my basement. They used their camera and discovered that the old cedar hedge on the side of my house had finally grown roots deep and strong. They broke the sewer pipe taking our waste water … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful
There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
A few weeks ago was my birthday. I have lost interest in celebrating birthdays and this past year during the pandemic I've felt it even less. Also, I feel 54 isn't such a remarkable year; hence the lack of care I had in choosing a candle for my birthday cupcake. (Which, by the way was … Continue reading There’s nothing like a daughter’s love.
A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solid-state-lithium-battery-from-harvard-may-solve-40yo-problem/ This is really cool! Well, it is to my geeky mind. Batteries that can potentially last decades, instead of only a few years! This breakthrough go s well beyond just cars and other vehicles, it could become a backup system for homes and buildings that might replace the need generators... combine them with solar … Continue reading A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
A little good news — wonder if they need a teacher??? Then, I’m there!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/madeira-portugal-digital-nomad-village-remote-workers/ The universe is showing me opportunities I only dreamed of in the past. Work no longer needs to be location based and that opens doors for my family. I have a feeling we will be moving soon 😏
A little good news — the siren call for bees
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/flowers-can-hear-bees-and-it-makes-their-nectar-sweeter/ Fascinating! Might this explain how flowers change the intensity of their scent from time to time?
A little good news — putting their money where their mouth is
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bank-lets-customers-finance-tree-planting-by-rounding-up/ Imagine is all banks did something like this???
A little good news — HOLY MOLEY!!! The solution to our Greenhouse gas problem has been found!!!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/australian-kelp-farming-helps-climate-change-agriculture-and-more/ I've been hearing about the nutritional possibilities of seaweed for years & how it could become a highly sustainable food source for the growing human population. This news takes sustainability to another level! After reading this, it seems we need to completely rethink our green mindsets and refocus them on these super-plants! For goodness … Continue reading A little good news — HOLY MOLEY!!! The solution to our Greenhouse gas problem has been found!!!
A little good news — caring for amazing beings
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/circus-elephants-forever-home-florida-white-oak-conservation/ I'll let the article speak for itself... I'll only say it's a heartwarming story that will make you smile.
A little good news — well, let them tell you in their own words…
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/moleskine-foundation-wikiafrica-education-program-wikipedia-editing-in-african-schools/ Wikipedia does have its challenges, or so the academics would have us believe. Being a public-driven encyclopedia the facts may be questionable. Folks! That's a great thing about Wikipedia! Mark Twain told us to question everything! He wasn't just being cynical and warning us to beware of misinformation; he was telling us to dig … Continue reading A little good news — well, let them tell you in their own words…
A little good news (for bees) — perception is everything!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/leave-dandelions-alone-to-help-bees-this-spring/ Now be honest; dandelion flowers really are a beautiful and cheerful yellow, right??? Yes, they do mar that dream of a perfect green lawn, but is that perfect green so perfect after all? Lawn grass is the least environmentally sustainable thing you can plant and maintain!!! Replace it with clover if you must have … Continue reading A little good news (for bees) — perception is everything!
The New Renaissance Mindset 