New here? Learn about my wellness project, a year-long wellness experiment. After the consumerist orgie that is the holiday season, it feels good to kick off 2013 with a refocus on voluntary simplicity. I started embracing the principles of voluntary simplicity several years ago, and more radically three years ago when I made a New Year’s [...]
posted on April 13, 2012 by
Reflections on a Busy Week
This week has been the busiest week I’ve had in a long, long time. Maybe since I quit my corporate executive job. Maybe since I moved to Iowa. Maybe since the last crazy software release I worked on over a year ago. I’m working two contracts and building a business and volunteering my time to promote [...]
posted on November 17, 2011 by
Community Sharing: Generosity Is Alive and Well!
My sister is coming to visit tomorrow! All the way from Sweden. And she brings with her little Isa, 22 months. My beautiful niece. It was a long time since I had a toddler, so my supply of toddler equipment is quite limited. As such, I decided to put community sharing to the test and [...]
posted on September 19, 2011 by
Simple Eating
One thing that this elimination and detoxification diet experiment has taught me is simple eating. I have a set list of foods to choose from and there is not much one can do with these ingredients (especially at my very basic chef level). However, it’s not all bad. I feel like I’m getting to experience [...]
posted on September 7, 2011 by
Zero Waste: The “Turn It Upside Down” Principle
I hate waste. Yes, I realize “hate” is a strong word and I’m using it appropriately. Waste is a terrible thing. You can never get it back. It is unnecessary and preventable. This post is primarily about squeezing all the product you have out of its container. It’s amazing how much longer you can keep [...]
