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Weekly Treasury ~ And The Living Is Easy
‘And the Living is Easy’ by Becca Strout for Crispinaffrench Longer days, warm twilight evenings, sweet smell of fresh grass, crickets lull you to sleep. School is out, summer is here – Summertime ~ may it last and last. Orange Victorian Pagoda Para… Strazor $64 Large Picnic Basket – Englis… CrolAndCo $85 Herbal Tea – Summer [...]
Weekly Treasury ~ Hey Daddio!
‘Hey Daddio ~’ by Crispinaffrench I always found it hard to find my father a gift, when I asked him what he wanted, he’d simply say, “Just a day with my family”. Well, too bad, Dads. You’re getting spoiled this year. San Francisco Cuff Links – S… StudioLaTouche $24 Leather and Waxed Canvas Too… MercyLeatherWo… [...]
One Picture Worth 1000 Words
Getting back in the habit of posting a picture here on Fridays from my prior week, an image that sums things up without the need for description.
Give Away Wednesday – Bring Your Own Bag
You know the age-old grocery store question – Paper or Plastic? I never really knew how to answer that question with the best results for the environment in mind. Then there is the response of the bagger to consider when asking for paper bags, or better yet, asking them to pack your re-useable bags. At [...]
ReConsumerEyes ~ Peek-A-Boo
I listen to podcasts often. This American Life and Alternative Radio are my favorites. It is enjoyable to learn current events without the pace and need for filter that other ‘news’ sources require. Lately, it has become crystal clear, that the MOST important issue we all face is the dire situation with our environment. Without clean air and water [...]
ReConsumerEyes – Clotheslines
I listen to podcasts often. This American Life and Alternative Radio are my favorites. It is enjoyable to learn current events without the pace and need for filter that other ‘news’ sources require. Lately, it has become crystal clear, that the MOST important issue we all face is the dire situation with our environment. Without [...]
Weekly Treasury ~ Get Outside!
‘Get Outside!’ by Becca Strout for Crispina ffrench Despite what may be going on outside your window, it IS Memorial Day weekend – and the start of the outdoor party season. While the snow (!!!?!) melts atop Mount Greylock are a few things to help you start the season out right. Tree swing Woodnen oak swing… [...]
Weekly Treasury ~ SHINE
‘SHINE’ by Becca Strout for Crispinaffrench Our Berkshire Hills had a slow start to a mostly gray spring. Here is a little bit of sunshine to keep spirits up! Memorial Day is right around the corner along with all sorts of parades, festivals and picnics. Oh sunshine, soak it up, don’t burn. Baby Sun Bonnet [...]
Freak of the Week ~ Matty Hart
Freak of the Week is a column that happens nearly every week and features a friend or acquaintance who is doing exemplary work toward environmental harmony. Most of the folks introduced here are friends although suggestions and notes interest are always welcome. This week meet my dear friends, Matthew & Kyra Hart, proprietors of Overmeade [...]
Dandelion Jam
OK, before I get started let me just tell you that it concerns me, actually deeply horrifies me, that most food available to us in our standard American grocery stores is tainted. There are all sorts of ingredients of questionable origin, unnatural dyes, extenders, sweeteners, and packaging that are harmful to humans – yet served [...]