Archive for 2009/04
Finding the core in the apple blossoms
Photo by Shawn
Yes, I have favorites. All are not created equally. No doubt about it.
My Papers in their Place workshop gets me all excited (click for details on May 7 date added in Nevada City for this workshop). I joke that it’s about as unsexy of a subject as you can get… and yet… [...]
How to get people involved by impressing the socks off ‘em
Mosaic socks
Originally uploaded by Aine D
A local organization, Alliance for a Post Petroleum Local Economy (APPLE) is assembling a Task Force to come up with a report for Nevada City’s City Council. (The council passed a resolution last fall theoretically supporting actions that would reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.)
The president of APPLE, Tom Grundy, [...]
The Natural Professional is Trademarked
I believe the concept of the Natural Professional is extremely important to the conceptual cohesiveness of Project Simplify’s programs.
So important, I initiated the trademark process in September 2008.
Well, I’m happy to report that I just received the Certificate of Registration! It’s got a gold seal and everything.
I just did the words, since [...]
Civic duty makes the cut
For the archives, this is from the Nevada City City Council Meeting on April 8th. I spoke up on three different issues (on the third I asked them if they were glad that I didn’t come to more meetings =) they assured me that I was nice, smiley, and most welcome).
One of my comments [...]
This just in: being realistic is good for your health!
Da Bomb
Originally uploaded by st_photos
It sure can be tough to stay focused writing a blog post when office mate is talking with intern about local child molestation case and online sophisticated war games. I’m not listening closely enough to actually understand what they are saying about them, just an occasional phrase. Enough to be distracting [...]
Coffee du jour inspired update at PS HQ
OK, folks, let’s get rolling! I’m sure this current bout of excitement and energy has nothing to do with the large cup of coffee I just drank…
[for the coffee aficianado curioso: my coffee du jour is home made. Even an 8oz latte has too much milk in this springtime lightness. I use the [...]
When throwing it out the window isn’t a viable option
Simplicity in nature
Originally uploaded by st_photos
So you’ve decided to go through your space and get rid of the extraneous stuff that’s cramping your style. Fantastic!
Following are a few tips to apply a method to the madness. I want you to end the day contentedly sipping your wine (rather than drowning your frustrations by chugging [...]
