The monsoon season in the Southwest US can mean mud in the living room or gold in the kitchen. If you’ve built or bought a house at the bottom of a hill where three arroyos come together, you’ve probably experienced mud. If you use common sense and work with Nature, you’re likely the happy recipient […]
The Top 6 Books Recommended for Brides-to-be
In the Internet’s Wikipedia, a portion of its article on "Wedding Traditions and Customs" defines wedding ceremonies as containing any number of different elements. These may include music, poetry, prayer, scripture, or other traditions. Experts on personal relationships have come up with a list of books that they recommend to soon-to-be brides to help them […]
Serendipity at the Salad Bar or How to Keep Your Plate of Salad Healthful
Whenever I take a trip to a salad bar, you can be sure that I have pre-conditioned my mind into minding what the composition of my salad plate will be. After all, anybody who takes such a jaunt to a salad bar is presumed to be opting for a light alternative to a hefty meal, […]
Ask an Urban Farmer: Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Gardening on the Balcony
Hi there, You mentioned in this entry http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillydog/63252751/ that you would be glad to answer questions about growing more plants and veggies in cities. I have a balcony that is basically storage for my bike at the moment. It’s pretty windswept, and doesn’t get much if any direct sun. I’m not allowed to put […]
Palestinians Want Help More Than Handouts in Paris
Suleiman Farhan is halfway through his farming year but has already done enough accounting to know he’ll find himself heavily in debt by next summer. Farhan, 40, a Palestinian farmer in the village of Jiftlik, in the north of the occupied West Bank, was up before dawn on Saturday to harvest a crop of sweet, […]
Wrought Iron Furniture Items for Home Décor
If it is style and elegance you are looking in your home décor, wrought iron furniture has withstood the test of time as far as fashion and comfort are concerned. Both wrought iron furniture and the exquisite accessories never seem to go out of vogue. Giving off an aura that emanates both old world charm […]