Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it. ~Author Unknown
Weather means more when you have a garden. There’s nothing like listening to a shower and thinking how it is soaking in around your green beans. ~Marcelene Cox
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done. ~Author Unknown
You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt. ~Author Unknown
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Do Less and Save More
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
Lighter Footstep reminds us that we can sometimes do less work and do more to save the planet.
Lawn waste accounts for 5-percent of all the bulk set to landfills — reason alone for getting into home composting. Cutting the lawn? Most experts say there’s no reason to rake. You can also use grass clippings to naturally inhibit weed growth without the use of chemicals.
You don’t even need to rake up the clippings and mix them with browns. Just do a good job cutting(maybe mulching) and leave the clippings as composting material on your own lawn.
Lighter Footstep have tons of easy tips that can lessen your workload and improve your environment.
Lighter Footstep reminds us that we can sometimes do less work and do more to save the planet.
Lawn waste accounts for 5-percent of all the bulk set to landfills — reason alone for getting into home composting. Cutting the lawn? Most experts say there’s no reason to rake. You can also use grass clippings to naturally inhibit weed growth without the use of chemicals.
You don’t even need to rake up the clippings and mix them with browns. Just do a good job cutting(maybe mulching) and leave the clippings as composting material on your own lawn.
Lighter Footstep have tons of easy tips that can lessen your workload and improve your environment.
How Are You?
Monday, April 2nd, 2007
From Cool People Care
How many times a day do you ask this question? How often do you listen to the answer?
As you make the morning rounds, you probably dole out just as many “How are you’s?” as you get asked yourself. Today, actually listen to the answer. Spending valuable time listening to someone’s feelings will work wonders for a sense of community and everyone can always use a listening ear. So, instead of complaining to the folks in IT, see how they’re doing. Instead of avoiding your boss, ask how the weekend was. Instead of just telling the barista your drink order, find out about their morning. Three simple words and five quick minutes just might make someone’s day.
From Cool People Care
How many times a day do you ask this question? How often do you listen to the answer?
As you make the morning rounds, you probably dole out just as many “How are you’s?” as you get asked yourself. Today, actually listen to the answer. Spending valuable time listening to someone’s feelings will work wonders for a sense of community and everyone can always use a listening ear. So, instead of complaining to the folks in IT, see how they’re doing. Instead of avoiding your boss, ask how the weekend was. Instead of just telling the barista your drink order, find out about their morning. Three simple words and five quick minutes just might make someone’s day.
Save Money !
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
Want to save on gasoline? With prices in Canada around the $1 per litre and over $3 per gallon in the US, a litlle savings can go a long way. First things first: start by keeping a mileage log. Just note your odometer and the purpose of your trip. After a few weeks, you’ll see the wasted miles. Now you can make intelligent decisions about combining errands or using alternative transportation!
Want to save on gasoline? With prices in Canada around the $1 per litre and over $3 per gallon in the US, a litlle savings can go a long way. First things first: start by keeping a mileage log. Just note your odometer and the purpose of your trip. After a few weeks, you’ll see the wasted miles. Now you can make intelligent decisions about combining errands or using alternative transportation!
I Made It - phew
Sunday, March 25th, 2007
I made it ! Yesterday was shutdown day around the world. We joined together to take a day away from our computers , as a social experiment, just to see the personal and community impact it moght have. I found it very difficult to start my day without checking emails, blogs and read online news. I was a bit out of sorts but my beloved and I had planned a day in the mountains and after the short hour drive to Canmore we had a great day. The sun was peeking through the mountain fog but were still able to have lunch on the patio at Grizzly Paw and take a stroll on some great trails along the river.
On our return to Calgary (on highway 1A) we passed the Ghost Reservoir where we saw a crazy dude ice skiing with a parasail. He was one cross country skis holding a big yellow sail scooting across the frozen reservoir at very high speeds.
We were able to cap our day by spending some time at the park with three of our grandsons. It was an interesting experiment, I am interested to see the comments and photos that will be up on shutdownday.org, but I am glad to have my laptop fired up this morning to read 46 emails, check out 54 blog entries and gander at the NYT magazine and Globe.
I made it ! Yesterday was shutdown day around the world. We joined together to take a day away from our computers , as a social experiment, just to see the personal and community impact it moght have. I found it very difficult to start my day without checking emails, blogs and read online news. I was a bit out of sorts but my beloved and I had planned a day in the mountains and after the short hour drive to Canmore we had a great day. The sun was peeking through the mountain fog but were still able to have lunch on the patio at Grizzly Paw and take a stroll on some great trails along the river.
On our return to Calgary (on highway 1A) we passed the Ghost Reservoir where we saw a crazy dude ice skiing with a parasail. He was one cross country skis holding a big yellow sail scooting across the frozen reservoir at very high speeds.
We were able to cap our day by spending some time at the park with three of our grandsons. It was an interesting experiment, I am interested to see the comments and photos that will be up on shutdownday.org, but I am glad to have my laptop fired up this morning to read 46 emails, check out 54 blog entries and gander at the NYT magazine and Globe.
Solstice
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007
Spring has sprung and I guess that the grass is rising in many places. Spring is officially upon us but in Calgary a cold wind and a new skiff of snow welcomed us this morning. Even so I know that soon flowers will be blooming and the sun shining (forecast suggests 15 degrees and sunny for Shutdown Day on Saturday). Join me in trying to have a sunny disposition for the rest of the week as we anticipate new growth and new opportunities.
Smile a lot, greet friends and strangers warmly and go out of your way to do something for someone else.
Spring has sprung and I guess that the grass is rising in many places. Spring is officially upon us but in Calgary a cold wind and a new skiff of snow welcomed us this morning. Even so I know that soon flowers will be blooming and the sun shining (forecast suggests 15 degrees and sunny for Shutdown Day on Saturday). Join me in trying to have a sunny disposition for the rest of the week as we anticipate new growth and new opportunities.
Smile a lot, greet friends and strangers warmly and go out of your way to do something for someone else.
The Least I Can Do List
Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
1. Use your turn signal.
2. Learn the Heimlich or CPR or First Aid
3. Check you bottom - is there a draft coming in under your door? Don’t let energy and $ escape.
4. Pack your own tools (cup/stirrer) when visiting coffeeshop.
5. Unless you were born the genius that you are, someone deserves thanking.
6. Set aside 25 cents from your pocket or purse every day and then just give away $50 in six months
7. Buy freetrade coffee
8. Open a door for someone and then smile and say ” Have a great day”
9. Go for a neighbourhood walk.
10. Pick up some trash.
1. Use your turn signal.
2. Learn the Heimlich or CPR or First Aid
3. Check you bottom - is there a draft coming in under your door? Don’t let energy and $ escape.
4. Pack your own tools (cup/stirrer) when visiting coffeeshop.
5. Unless you were born the genius that you are, someone deserves thanking.
6. Set aside 25 cents from your pocket or purse every day and then just give away $50 in six months
7. Buy freetrade coffee
8. Open a door for someone and then smile and say ” Have a great day”
9. Go for a neighbourhood walk.
10. Pick up some trash.
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