Archive: Going Green
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Mar 13, 2009
No CommentsSpring Garden Update
It’s been a long time, folks! I’ve been working on getting the garden built and ready for spring in my “spare” time, and I’m excited to share our progress with you. Here are pictures I took after working in the yard with Sydney and Annie last Saturday morning (before heading to Russellville for a pedicure...
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Feb 13, 2009
1 CommentThe First Signs of Spring
From the daffodil bulbs Lea gave me last year. Planted them in August and now we have lovely blooms coming up. photo posted from my...
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Nov 07, 2008
1 CommentPulled my first carrot!
I pulled the first carrot from my garden today. It’s a beauty, but it doesn’t look quite ready yet. I’ll try another one in about a week. photo posted from my...
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Oct 21, 2008
No CommentsThe Green Bible
I have always been puzzled by the divide between Christians and environmentalists. In my view, Christianity is rooted in the concept of stewardship, particularly over creation. Unfortunately, humanity as a whole has failed severely in this task, and we are all experiencing the negative effects of our choices. Still, a lack of unity between people...
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Aug 06, 2008
3 CommentsNew [to Me]
As many of you know, just in the last six months have I really begun focusing my energies on living a greener lifestyle and searching out the resources our community has to offer in this vein. What I have discovered is that while the “going green” and living sustainably is somewhat new to me (I...
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Jul 16, 2008
No Comments[New] Green Websites
I’ve discovered some very cool new-to-me green websites that I thought I’d share. Sustainable Choices – This site is a project of Harvard University. It has links to some very cool resources! Arkansas Sustainability Network - By its own definition, the ASN is “your resource for creating more sustainable communities through education, innovation, and collaboration.” The...
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Jul 07, 2008
No CommentsReCycle Bicycle CoOp
The rising cost of gas and just about everything else, combined with my ambition to exercise more and be healthy, have inspired me to look for some creative transportation options. I love our Toyota Yarus – who can beat 35 mpg in city? – and getting the scooter has really helped. But, with all of...
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Jun 30, 2008
No CommentsConsensus
Thanks, everyone, for your feedback on The Whole Life website. Everyone likes “B” or #2 the best overall, and a lot of people liked the sidebar on “C” or #3. So, I’ve decided to use “B” for the home page and a modified/combined version of B & C for the subpages. My last week of...
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Jun 26, 2008
No CommentsFeedback Needed for The Whole Life…
I am working on branding The Whole Life and designing/redesigning the website. I would seriously appreciate some feedback. My goals for the site are for it to be an effective community resource, easy to navigate, creatively appealing, and professional. Here are the three different versions of the home page: 1. http://www.thewholelife-ar.com/TWL_Home.html 2. http://www.thewholelife-ar.com/Home.html 3. http://www.thewholelife-ar.com/Home2.html...
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Jun 07, 2008
No CommentsHow to Zaza
Today I had lunch with Joel and Chris at a new restaurant in the Heights region of Little Rock called Zaza’s. It is co-owned by the owner of Boulevard Bread Company, and the food is fabulous. They feature made-to-order and classic salads, wood-fired pizzas, a cafe area, and Italian gelatto. Chris had the prosciutto-arugala pizza,...
