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Why I Garden #38
A tale of a full moon, a hard frost, green tomatoes and eight dirty ollas.read more
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Our Jeans Keep Us Warm
A few years ago we insulated our home's attic which made a huge difference in our heating bills. At the time we didn't insulate above the garage because I thought it was unconditioned space. But, the...
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Thinking of Trains at Christmas
A model train under the Christmas tree is nostalgic decoration. Actual trains running through New Mexico (like the Southwest Chief and Rail Runner Express) have a definite history, but do they have a...
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Slow and Steady Brings Results
Over the past several years I've made incremental improvements to the building envelope of our home. Adding insulation above the garage ceiling is the latest in a string of insulation and weather...
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Fixing a Broken Heart
The heart of a bicycle is the frame. The fork, wheels, bars and stem, saddle, pedals, etc. are vital, but they all build upon the frame. I've ridden many and owned a few bikes over the years and have...
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Getting a Charge at OAK
The EcoFamily recently flew (a direct flight) into OAK for a long-awaited vacation. Walking out of the airport we noticed a new addition to the parking lot; electric car charging stations. It turns out...
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Hitting The Reset Button
A few days into January and I finally have a moment to reflect on the past year. I didn't finish all the projects I wanted to (Shock!). Nor did I write as much as I intended to (Surprise!). But, I did...
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Bicycling = Work and Freedom
While I prefer multiple gears and brakes on both wheels (as opposed to fixies with a front brake only) I do agree the message of this poster.'Biking is work. You are the engine. Your legs pump the...
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Resolutions and Resolve
Late 2015 and early 2016 have been an interesting time in the eco/enviro world. An international agreement was reached in Paris at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) to reduce CO2 emissions. Yay!...
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As the old saying goes, roughly: progress is not a straight or steady path.read more
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