Capitalism and big business are the villains of the story being built in defense of Mother Earth. They are decried as the reason we are headed toward an environmental apocalypse. This may be true but it seems a bit shallow in the explanation of how we arrived at our current situation. Business succeeded at selling … Continue reading Business and Convenience: Partners in Crime and Saving the World
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Meal Planning for the Lazy
Some individuals may view meal planning as an activity for productive or successful people. I see as preparation for the lazy. After all, I know darn well that there will inevitably be days that I have zero desire to cook or want to deal with the outside world just to get fed. Some may choose … Continue reading Meal Planning for the Lazy
Cost and Convenience Vs. The Environment
The biggest obstacle to people actively working to help the environment isn't their desire or lack thereof to benefit the environment; it is the twin issues of cost and convenience. If the cost is too high or it is very inconvenient to commit to an action, people will not follow through. Usually the issue is … Continue reading Cost and Convenience Vs. The Environment
Home Decor: Rediscovering Past Favorites
A little while ago, I watched a video about resale shops and the host talked to one particular store. It mentioned that there are certain things that the shop doesn't want or accept and that oddly enough includes dishware. I find that interesting since I found solid white dishware that can be put in the … Continue reading Home Decor: Rediscovering Past Favorites
Minimalism and Aesthetics
Many people are enjoying the aesthetics and lifestyle of minimalism. They keep what they have to a minimum for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the reason, the movement tends to lend itself toward the extreme simplicity of design. For many this can be a relaxing look, it signifies less clutter and less to clean. … Continue reading Minimalism and Aesthetics
Food Forest Parks
In the modern world, fantasy can become reality. We are able to see inside our refrigerators without having to open them and can buy nearly any, if not all, products we can think of, at 2:00am without having to leave our beds. While most of our modern fantastical reality tends toward the world of sci-fi, … Continue reading Food Forest Parks
Walking Through a Sustainable Home
What is different about walking through a Sustainable Home? Is it keeping old rags around to clean things with or is it reusing coffee grinds? I like to think of it more as untapped convenience and novelty. If I were wealthy, I would want to be able to show off what my home is capable … Continue reading Walking Through a Sustainable Home
Century Old Modern Advice
One of the modern advisors of dealing with money, Dave Ramsey, will tell you that his advice isn't new and that it is how grandma dealt with money. That grandma's views on the world matches with more modern ones is evident in T.D. MacGregor's The Book of Thrift which was copyrighted in 1915 (I have … Continue reading Century Old Modern Advice
A Meatless World: The Implications
The ethics, ecology, and economics of domesticated animals are a touchy subject for many people. There are those who think that eating meat is a horrific wrong against the animal; to others, it is a contribution to a polluted world. Different views about our consumption of meat flood the idea marketplace. Yet the practicalities involved … Continue reading A Meatless World: The Implications
Architectural Associations
People have affinities for a particular architectural style. When they go to buy or rent a house, they look to see if it matches their sense of aesthetic. Does it seem cozy, or clean, opulent, or Spartan? Different qualities are attributed to various styles, each depending on the person viewing the architecture. However, some common … Continue reading Architectural Associations
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