Archive for January, 2010
2010 Earth Hour On The Horizon
March 27th marks the third year of One Hour No Power, Vote for Earth!
The countdown has begun for Earth Hour 2010. I pledge once more to turn off my lights, computer, phone and anything else that eats up valuable energy.
“The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in [...]
NWF 2010 Be Out There Resolution
National Wildlife Federation Challenges YOU to be out there, everyday in 2010!
“Go play outside” was a common phrase in my household growing up. The weather didn’t matter. Snow, sun, brisk temperatures, outdoors is where we were supposed to be. I think it was mostly to get us kids out of my mom’s hair, but a [...]
Taking Out The Trash
Pack it in. Pack it out.
Walking through the forest, tree branches reach above my head creating a canopy of greens and golden hues, sunlight trickles through splattering soft pine needles beneath me. Peace overwhelms my soul, and I inhale deeply. I bend down to capture the fragrance of wild rose. At my feet I see [...]
Dutch Oven Delights: Sweet Rosemary Rolls
This Dutch oven recipe takes a little bit of extra time, but the end result is worth every anxious moment.
I love Dutch oven cooking, especially since it’s a year round activity!
Dutch Oven Sweet Rosemary Rolls
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 Tbs. fresh rosemary; finely chopped
2 Tbs. active dry yeast
2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups warm water; 120° [...]
2009 Reflective Musings
A year themed by change.
As I sit at my laptop, reflecting on the passing year, I realize that I have changed in so many ways. Mentally, emotionally, physically. Maybe change isn’t the right word, but I have experienced growth.
Many wonderful adventures of all sorts were had. I backpacked through the Smokey Mountains, soaked in some [...]
