If you haven’t already seen it, the Planet Money series on the life of a t shirt is absolutely fascinating (as is the companion piece on the afterlife of said shirt). Since my grandmother was an expert seamstress and her family were like many of that era, thrifty and capable of stretching the life of […]
Today, I spent the vast majority of the day in my backyard garden or buying related supplies. My garden is one of the most important reasons that I chose this apartment. It’s an urban oasis, where I can enjoy the weather, relax and listen to music while lounging, and escape the hustle and bustle of […]
Something I love doing is sharing with others the discovery of something wonderful. On Tuesdays, I’m going to highlight blogs, stores, websites, and other things that catch my fancy. Today, I highlight two blogs. A design blog I love: Inhabitat With a motto of “green design will save the world,” Inhabitat features articles on green […]