Sunflower!

Late Sunday night, we had our first lamb born on the farm.  Say hello to Sunflower.  Both of her parents have white wool, so for her to come out with this beautiful color is a real blessing.

Seeking advice on my kitchen garden

Kitchen Garden In The Making

I just moved and my new apartment includes a plot for my very own kitchen garden.  This is the first time I’ve had such a large space all for my own and need to do some research on how to best manage it.  It is difficult to determine from the [...]

The Secret Life of Plants

Last year during my graduate program in Italy, I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Crete, learning about the island’s traditional food products.  Cretans are believed to be some of the healthiest people in the world, thanks in large part to their diet.  On this small island, natives have been following the now-hip [...]

The Story of Stuff

I just watched The Story of Stuff, and I recommend you take this 20 minute reality check about the true costs of goods, or as it is known in commerce, “externalized costs”. I knew about all of the stuff that made up the materials economy, but never in such a shockingly whole view. [...]

The Commute

I am a freelance graphic designer. I can do graphic and web odd jobs from anywhere I can take my laptop and get internet, but I mostly work from my desk at home.
Working from home sounded perfect, but the reality is pretty disappointing. One of the things I miss most is the physical [...]