Category: Green Living

The first week of the boys’ summer camp, I could not bring myself to start any of the many projects around the house that make up the coffee-stained two-page list that sits, yellowing, on the kitchen counter. Instead, I found myself embracing the kind of relaxation only afforded to actual vacations: going out to lunch … Continue reading “Around the House”

A little over a year ago, we traveled to Northern Idaho to film the pilot episode of a television series about off-grid living. We weren’t sure if the show would air, or even what the adventure would reveal for us. We’re so glad we agreed to do it! And though parts of it are truly … Continue reading “Unplugged Nation Sneak Peek!”

Consider a single piece [of coal] glowing in your family’s stove… That chunk of coal was once a green plant, a fern or reed that lived one million years ago, or maybe two million, or maybe one hundred million. Can you imagine one hundred million years? Every summer for the whole life of that plant, its … Continue reading “On the Wonders of Nature and Light”

On Friday morning, I awoke to Milo’s voice, full of wonder, not fear, calling “Mama! WOW! There’s a bat in our house!” Before my eyes were fully open, I was rushing downstairs, not sure what I was going to find, but not expecting the bat flying completely silently toward me as I came down the … Continue reading “Batty”

Last week was the first time we’ve ever been to the Contemporary Art Museum here in St. Louis, and it did not disappoint! We met my stylish friend Elisha there with her (equally stylish) girls Estella and January for CAM’s free family play date, which is held the first Wednesday of every month.  The program … Continue reading “Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis”