The last few years have been way too discouraging for our garden. At first I thought I couldn't find the right space that had enough sunlight (we have massive trees all around us). Then the animals became the issue: squirrels, rabbits, gophers, and racoons. All devouring everything we planted. Last year, before Covid hit, I … Continue reading Critter-Buster Greenhouse Project
Butterfly Garden – Re-arranging the land
II had several odd cedar trees around my property that I wanted to use and tons of rocks uncovered by the plumbers' digging, so I decided to use these to cover a few eyesores next to my house: the air-conditioning unit; a compost bin / leaf dump; and some storage items for the winter garden. … Continue reading Butterfly Garden – Re-arranging the land
Butterfly Garden – Transforming damage done by plumbers into something beautiful
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
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…
The New Renaissance Mindset 