About This Site:

Many years ago after I graduated with a masters degree in sustainable business practices, a close friend asked me, now that I was an “expert,” what the best energy source was.  I have been asked questions like this one many times over the years, be it energy source, cleaning product, food item, mode of transportation, etc.  Ultimately the answer typically comes down to “it depends.”  More than anything else, Sustainability means applying as much information as you can to understand the weight and impacts of your choices – and knowing that ANY choice you make will have an impact of some kind.  The purpose of this site is to document my exploration of different ways to reduce my own footprint and live mindfully.
BUT FIRST! I hereby slap the biggest disclaimer I can on myself and this site: I do not live the life of an ascetic, nor have I ever claimed to be an expert. I drive not one, but two gasoline-powered cars; I own boots made from vegan leather and cow leather (understanding the drawbacks of both); I have an embarrassingly water-intensive hobby (homebrewing).
If you are here, I assume you are interested in learning more about small (or big) steps you can take to reduce your impact on the planet.  For my part, I will share what I have learned through reading, listening, and doing. What I share may not be the most recent or complete information, but I will do my best to make sure it is.
Friendly discussion is welcome and encouraged on this site, but all I ask is that is that everyone who comes here treats others with respect and civility.
We are all learning.

Recent Blog Posts

Learning something new every day...

Pollinator Garden Update, 2024

Gardening teaches patience, persistence, and flexibility. The "Capital G" Garden will never be done, since it is in a constant state of becoming, but necessary tasks just haven’t gotten done during what has been a busy and challenging year. I did what I could to at least spend some time enjoying my happy place - and I hope you can too through this post.

Climate Lab: Applying Lessons

It was only a matter of time before members of my Climate Lab cohort would be asked to produce something as a result of our learning, instead of just cramming information into our heads. In a time when my country feels more divided than ever, I wanted to find a way to work toward equitable, sustainable solutions that addressed concerns of conflicting parties.

2024 General Election, Part 4 – Depolarization

With days left to go until the election and the eyes of the world on Pennsylvania, I’m looking for ways to bridge the political divide no matter what the outcome is. Reaching across the aisle is not popular and can be a scary prospect, but there are steps we can take to disagree better and find that we have more in common than we think.