It’s amazing what some people consider junk. As experienced by Fargo citizens on cleanup week, handfuls of people are willing to put a bit of work into an item that a previous owner called it quits on. They should start calling it “trade up” week. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t gone “shopping” …
Tag: green
City Transportation: not as creepy as expected
I’ve been meaning to take the bus since Earth Day. Earth Day was in April. That’s almost six months ago. Alright, so it took some courage building, but I finally gave it a go yesterday. Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t confusing, inconvenient, creepy or life threatening. I’m still living and breathing and to my …
Lessons from the Garden
If you’re a regular reader, you may remember the trouble I went through to create my first garden this spring. As stated in the mid-May column, I hadn’t a clue what I was doing. My sister was questioning me and the garden’s cost quickly quadrupled the allotted budget. Even the dog crushed my dreams by …
Trying out the green thumb
I have officially dove into the world of gardening. I don’t have a clue what I’m doing. It all began with a friend who shared his love of farming and gardening. He told me of the abundance of fruits and vegetables I could easily produce on my own – eventually making jellies and salsas to …
Get with the program
This will be the first winter in my new home. Although the summer months were pleasant, I have recently developed a substantial fear of the heat bill, which is apparent upon stepping into my 60-degree home. Honestly, I haven’t been this paranoid since my mother allowed me to watch my first “Chucky” movie at age …
Causing a ruckus about the desire to be silent
Consumers have spoken up in effort to not be heard. Sadly, they got what they want – silence and an opportunity to continue generously giving to the pile of trash. For those who aren’t environmental enthusiasts or SunChips munchers (or neighbor someone who is), you may not be aware of “the” biodegradable bag. In April …
Being green requires very little energy
As a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding, I was given a gift which I was unsure of what to do with. It’s not just any bag. This large, tan bag with hot pink stripes and straps has my name embroidered on the side. It didn’t take long to find its purpose in my life. I …