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I’m Wandering Around New York City Without Leaving Colorado

I’m Wandering Around New York City Without Leaving Colorado

Recently I’ve been wandering through the streets of New York City, thanks to a remarkable website called I’m Just Walkin’. A fellow named Matt, who previously walked across the U.S., is now...
The Best Gas Cans, 5 Gallon or Smaller

The Best Gas Cans, 5 Gallon or Smaller

What is the best gas can for transporting, storing, and pouring out five gallons of gasoline? That question came up the other day, because the gas station in our small town went out of business and it’s...
Reflecting on My Years in Mexico

Reflecting on My Years in Mexico

My husband Kelly and I lived in Mexico for much of 2005 — 2010. Now we’re back in Colorado, for good so far as I know… at least those little chickens are a good reason to stay close to home....
Greener Driving: Five Tips

Greener Driving: Five Tips

Ride bikes to do errands, whenever you can. Take the kids along! Image via Wikipedia We all know that there are steep environmental costs to driving, but for most Americans driving is an essential...
We Built an Experimental Solar Car

We Built an Experimental Solar Car

How cool would it be to build your own solar car? That’s what my husband Kelly Hart thought, over ten years ago. He was following all the solar car news, and he noticed that all the attention seemed...
Four Things I Learned About Simple Green Living From My Years in Mexico

Four Things I Learned About Simple Green Living From My Years in Mexico

My husband Kelly and I recently moved back to the US after living in Mexico for over four years. We have a number of Mexican friends, and from them and from observing the culture of the town where we lived, I...
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