An Urban Sustainability Project

Cycles

2008-05-10T01:35:00Z

Here is the last post here and the first over at GreenerMinds.com. Feral Daydreams If you haven't yet, bookmark that page to occasionally read our guest posts about our new project. Read More......(read more)

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2008-05-05T02:06:00Z

For a variety of reasons, I find the whole notion of a new years resolution kind of silly. But I have an informal little goal for myself that happens to coincide with the turning of the seasons. And that is to be on this computer less. In this day and Read More......(read more)

Why Bother?

2008-04-26T13:01:00Z

If you have 10 minutes to spare, please read this: Why Bother? Read More......(read more)

Do you see what I see?

2008-04-25T01:15:00Z

I am so excited, our asparagus is emerging from the bark chips! Asparagus is one of those plants you need to plant and then not harvest for a long time. We ate some last year, and I'm so happy we get to enjoy this years harvest before we leave the Read More......(read more)

Its Official...

2008-04-19T18:02:00Z

...Spring is here. And so are vernal pools. Also known as ephemeral pools, the erotic spa vacation destination of the ecological world. They are temporary pools of water, that in our bioregion form in the spring as a result of snow melt and spring rains Read More......(read more)

Just Go Outside 101

2008-04-10T14:20:00Z

"Healing the broken bond between our young and nature is in our self-interest, not only because aesthetics or justice demand it, but also because our mental, physical, and spiritual health depend upon it." — from "Last Child in the Woods Read More......(read more)

"If you change only one thing..."

2008-03-27T03:07:00Z

Things are slow while we wait for deals to close. So in between packing, here's another tirade for your edification... If you haven't guessed, I have a passion for food “activism”. “Guerrilla” food production in all of its forms that serve to Read More......(read more)

Didn't even have to use my AK

2008-03-17T23:39:00Z

From left to right: my brother-in law Mike, Les Stroud himself, and yours truly. This past weekend was a good weekend. To start it all off was the first meeting of the Rochester City Chicken Club. We have been planning to acquire some hens for our wannabe Read More......(read more)

Don't forget your roots.

2008-03-03T20:27:00Z

"If you change only one thing about your lifestyle, this should be it. An organic diet of fresh, local foods leads to a sound mind, a sound body, and a sound ecology. In a way, organic food is a gateway drug to an ecological consciousness." Read More......(read more)

Weapons of Mass Distraction

2008-02-24T00:22:00Z

"Dissent is the mother of ascent," he said. "And in that context I've decided to run for president." -Ralph Nader "Calling Nader's move (to run for president) "very unfortunate," Sen. Hillary Clinton told reporters Read More......(read more)

Fashion show.

2008-02-21T03:12:00Z

"'Environmentalism' seems to imply a kind of role within the structure of civilization. It describes a sub-set of politics, not a complete abandonment of the system, but a small chorale for people to feel good about themselves for recycling Read More......(read more)

Our Little Angels

2008-02-11T15:28:00Z

Okay, this has absolutely nothing to do with urban sustainability, ecology, natural living or anything related. However, we are proud parents and would be remiss to neglect this medium to share with folks how angelic our children are. Read More......(read more)

Going once, going twice...

2008-02-07T20:24:00Z

After the lower than expected responses for our call on this blog for people interested in a buying club, I have to admit that I'm hesitant to make another solicitation here. You all must be solely reading for my engrossing commentary, or maybe you're Read More......(read more)

Fearless Vampire Killers

2008-02-04T20:58:00Z

Here's a few facts that have little to do with the rest of this post, except to make a point. Nearly half of all travel is less than two miles. 90% of that is by car. Combine this fact with the one that states 60% of pollution from automobile emissions Read More......(read more)

Rochester folks...

2008-01-24T01:28:00Z

We have somewhat of an idea of how many people check this thing, and surprisingly people are scattered all over. But this one is for you Rochester people only. Together with another party we are trying to get together a small food coop type thing. The Read More......(read more)