Getting to Hope, Part II
In Getting to Hope Part I, Joe described two forms of hope: one passive, the other active, based on the book Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going […]
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Sustainability
Solarize Putnam II: Home Installations!
Sustainable Putnam is preparing to launch a new solar electric installation program for home and business owners throughout Putnam county. “Installing solar electric panels on your home or business can
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The Story of More v. The Story of Hope
What is most unique about the Story of More is that — despite informing us about climate change’s causes and implications — you won’t be freaked out into a state of paralysis.
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The 100% Renewable Campaign is Here!
We know you care about the climate crisis and what it means for the fate of our children, and all life on our planet. That’s why you’re part of the
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Calling All (New York State) Teachers!
Teachers rule. I know because I retired from teaching earlier this year after 29 years in the classroom. There are few professions in which an individual is this responsible for
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EV Chargers and Comprehensive Planning for a Sustainable Carmel
A recent article in the Mahopac News reported that the Town of Carmel will be installing four electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the hamlets of Mahopac and Carmel — both
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Sustainable 5: Decreasing Food Consumption and Plastic Waste from Processed Food
Americans tend to eat more calories void of nutrition than their bodies need for a healthy lifestyle. This has led to increasing numbers of people with diabetes and obesity. Packaged
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Hemlock Hill Farm
Buying meat that is local and raised responsibly is an important part of being sustainable. Read about how you can do that here. Hemlock Hill Farm is a family-owned farm that
Farewell, 2020. Hello, 2021!
This post was originally written June 2, 2020, but never published. Here it is on December 27, at the twilight at this most incredible of years, perhaps even more timely
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5 Dressing Tips (Plus 5 Homemade Dressing Recipes)
Tips You can make your dressings in batches Dressings, whether creamy (mayonnaise or dairy based) or vinaigrette (oil and vinegar), are emulsions that can keep for up to one week
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