How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
Meet My Hallowe’en Cats
Non-cat folks can skip right over this one! I’ll make it short and sweet. I have two black tortoise shell cats. They don’t get along as well as they appear to in these photos. But isn’t that true of all
Meet My Hallowe’en Cats
Non-cat folks can skip right over this one! I’ll make it short and sweet. I have two black tortoise shell cats. They don’t get along as well as they appear to in these photos. But isn’t that true of all
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
A Week Around the Web
I don’t have any devices with apps on them – I still read websites on a laptop. I bookmark my favourites and don’t use an RSS reader. I am starting to feel like a Luddite! Today I will tell you
A Week Around the Web
I don’t have any devices with apps on them – I still read websites on a laptop. I bookmark my favourites and don’t use an RSS reader. I am starting to feel like a Luddite! Today I will tell you
An Exacting Life 