February 18, 2009
| Posted in Books, Mags, Music & Film
Required Viewing I completely agree. I had heard about this movie for a long time, but couldn't believe what I was seeing when I watched it. Americans have always had a love affair with the automobile and the owners of these cars dramatically demonstrated that love and outrage over the absolute insanity of the car...
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May 7, 2008
| Posted in Lawn & Garden
Composter We've had the Garden Gourmet compost bin for over 7 years and it's still going strong. I may move it this year to a sunnier spot. In MN, the long winters mean that nothing much happens for a long time. Still for two people it has worked well for us. If more people composted, we extend the life...
September 18, 2007
| Posted in Transportation
Back to the Future I grew up riding the train - to Chicago and the west coast and LOVED it. I was so sad to see train travel diminish as I grew into adulthood, but now I am a grandmother and have just taken a train trip with a grandson to Chicago and it's even better than it was when I was a kid. The seats are big...
August 21, 2007
| Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
Local and Eco I use Restore Concentrated Laundry Detergent because of its non-toxic, renewable plant-based ingredients. It has no petroleum base or phosphates and it was developed and produced right here in Minnesota, by a local woman. It is now going national. They also have developed a system that allows you...
Green Grandmother
Willow River, MN
Audubon Center of the North Woods
biking,walking,trains,hybrid cars
outside
Jane Goodall
flying to see my grandkids
