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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]