Vote Earth

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This Saturday at 8:30 pm you can “Vote Earth” by switching off your lights for one hour. Earth Hour it is called and it helps increase awareness about our consumption of energy and the effects of Global Warming. The goal for the 2009 Earth Hour is to reach a total of 1 billion people, and… Read more »

The Story of Stuff

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In my husband’s day to day life he often finds interesting items on the internet. This one is particularly interesting. It is called “The Story of Stuff”. It is a great short explanation of where stuff comes from, its actual cost and where it ends up. Annie Leonard is the narrator and she does a… Read more »

Roadside Stand

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On a drive down North Road on a sunny day I pass this sweet little roadside stand. It is not open in winter, although you can sometimes find fresh bread for sale, but still adds character to our island home.

Day at the Beach

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It was only a couple of days ago that we bundled up the girls and headed down to Whalebone beach for a walk, which is now hard to believe due to the blast of winter we are just recovering from. We drew in the sand, played on the rocks and had a fun family outing…. Read more »