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- December 29th, 2009
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A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME
Hi lim(b) readers! I'm wondering if you might take a few minutes to take this online survey I've cooked up with the intention of finding out about you and what you think of this blog. I…
- December 23rd, 2009
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SLOWING DOWN AND SAVORING THE SEASON
m o r e (slow holidays) As my last post before 2010, I wanted to share with you some resources for slowing down and savoring this season. Here's my article from Your Daily Thread on that topic…
- December 22nd, 2009
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REMEMBER
m o r e (Nikki McClure) Nikki McClure is one of my heroes (and not just mine). She's an artist in the Northwest who makes beautifully simple yet complex, delicate yet bold papercuts that depict l…
- December 17th, 2009
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PREEMPTING THE JUNK MAIL STREAM
m or e (trees not trash) This time of year brings a lot of direct mailers and, well, junk, to our mailboxes. I might even be interested in a coupon, but none of them are ever for sustainable produ…
- December 16th, 2009
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PERFECTLY IMPERFECT\'S PERFECTLY PLEASING ECO-CLOTHING
m o r e (earth-wise clothing) I was lucky to go to a sample sale in Downtown L.A. last weekend in Perfectly Imperfect's studio. I try to buy only secondhand or sustainable clothing, so to get incr…
- December 15th, 2009
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RECYCLE + FANCIFUL = PHOENIX COMMOTION\'S HOMES
m o r e (salvaged and storybook homes for everyone) I heard about Phoenix Commotion and the work of Dan Phillips from my friend A. in Indiana. But his project takes place neither there or in Phoen…
- December 14th, 2009
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THE COST OF COAL Q & A
Through her comment on a recent post here about i love mountains, I got the chance to interview Emily Fox, a photojournalism/religious studies student in Kentucky on the subject of mountaintop coa…
- December 10th, 2009
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KNITTING PEACE
m o r e (fair = beautiful) I had the pleasure of attending Unique LA last weekend and spending time in the green room and Your Daily Thread's eco-lounge. There, I was introduced to some people mak…
- December 9th, 2009
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HAPPY TO SHARE THAT I\'M ON SHAREABLE
I'm delighted to have contributed an article to Shareable.net today. The site is DIY meets green meets the commons and common sense. I think it's reporting on unique and exciting stuff happening i…
- December 8th, 2009
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TERRA MADRE DAY: SET ASIDE DECEMBER 10 FOR LOCAL FOOD
m o r e (serving up local) Leave it to Slow Food to organize a day for getting together and enjoying local foods together, with relish. This Wednesday, December 10 is Terra Madre day to celebrate…
- December 7th, 2009
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ONE SQUARE INCH OF SILENCE
m o r e (silent places) I heard about the square inch of silence a long time ago but have neglected to write about it until now. Perhaps it's the inner and outer noise the holidays can produce tha…
- December 3rd, 2009
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ALTERNATIVE GIFT IDEAS FOR SIMPLE GREENIES
m o r e (good gifts) As I've said, I'm taking the year off official holiday gifts and I'm probably not the only one. However, if you have the time and resources to get something here or there for l…
- December 2nd, 2009
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AROUND THE HOUSE MATTERS
m o r e (mindful households) Here are a few things that have been on my radar to keep your hearth and home eco-conscious: *CFLs. We all know that CFLs burn better than conventional incandescent…
- December 1st, 2009
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ARTIST SERIES: CHRIS JORDAN
I was reminded of Chris Jordan, whose series "Running the Numbers" I once blogged about here, from Your Daily Thread's piece on his new work. It's called "Midway: Message from the Gyre" and docume…
- November 30th, 2009
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THE BEST NATURAL LIP BALMS
m o r e (happy winter lips) It's dry inside and out this time of year where I live. The indoor plants need some extra spritzing and so do my lips. In the service of smackable, happy, and petroleum-…
- November 25th, 2009
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QUESTIONS OF CONSUMPTION
m o r e (mindful buying) With Black Friday just around the corner, the holiday shopping season will have officially arrived (albeit with this economy, one can't be sure how robust it will be). So w…
- November 24th, 2009
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CLEANER WATER: WHAT\'S OUT THERE IN THE WAY OF FILTERS
m o r e (chemical-free H2O) So the debate about which water is better, healthier, and cheaper has already been decided: it's tap water over bottled hands down (read more about the bothers of bott…
- November 23rd, 2009
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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN
m o r e (nature inside) At this time of year, leaves turn, the weather turns, and we turn our attention inward and indoors for darker, cooler times. So it becomes even more important to have some…
- November 19th, 2009
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BUY SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, BUILD A NEST
m o r e (nest-building for women around the world) Nest is doing something noteworthy. It's a nonprofit that combines microfinance, fair trade, women's empowerment, and artisanship. Here's the sco…
- November 18th, 2009
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MAKING THANKSGIVING MORE THAN A MEAL
m o r e (green, grateful tables) My article at Your Daily Thread today covers "Thanksgiving: How to Make it Green and Grateful." I invite you to take a look for resources and inspiration as you pr…
- November 17th, 2009
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THE SLOW LIFE: ECOVILLAGES AND OTHER INCARNATIONS OF COMMUNITY
m o r e (purposeful places) I recently read Slow is Beautiful by Cecile Andrews, a beacon of the Voluntary Simplicity movement. Her critique of modern existence and presentation of how slow and be…
- November 16th, 2009
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FOOTWEAR W/ LESS IMPACT
m o r e (steps to reduce and reuse) My husband still has a pair of Campers he bought probably eight years ago. Two years ago he got them resoled at a little shoe repair joint within walking distan…
- November 13th, 2009
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SIMPLE LIVING NETWORK NEWSLETTER: HOLIDAY EDITION
I'm honored to be included in the November/December edition of the Simple Living Network Newsletter. The Network is an excellent resource for those wanting to joyfully pare down their lives and the Ne…
- November 12th, 2009
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LIVABLE CITIES MADE OF LIVABLE STREETS
m o r e (good city living) According to the online community, Livable Streets, 6.5 billion humans now live in cities (of which I am one). And that's not always a pretty picture. But perhaps it cou…
- November 10th, 2009
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HEALING HORSES
m o r e (creature connection) I confess I have never ridden a horse. Maybe there was a pony ride way back when, but I have virtually no experience with these powerful creatures. So I was intrigued…
- November 9th, 2009
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ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE
m o r e (backyard or patio abundance) Reading Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver is one of the things that solidified me as an eco-conscious person. Lent to me by my previous farmers' market buddy…
- October 27th, 2009
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NEIGHBORROWING
m o r e (borrowing versus buying)There are upsides to everything, even this recession. One of them is that people are sharing more. And there are some sites to help do just that.In Southern California…
- October 16th, 2009
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BUY*OLOGY
m o r e (truth behind branding)I recently read Martin Lindstrom's Buyology, curious as to the tagline of what it is that makes us buy. After all, I'm an advocate of buying less and buying better, so I…
- October 15th, 2009
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BLOG ACTION DAY 2009: CLIMATE CHANGE
m o r e (change in the name of climate)In honor of Blog Action Day, I want to take a post to talk about change-making ACTION for the climate. I recently got around to reading Bill McKibben's The End…
- October 14th, 2009
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I LOVE MOUNTAINS
m o r e (mountains with their tops on)I don't live anywhere near the Appalachian Mountains, but according to IloveMountains.org, my electricity provider buys coal from companies who engage in mountai…
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MY HEALING Rx
m o r e (natural prescriptions)I had appendicitis about two weeks ago, and the little mystery organ ruptured to boot. Through the experience of pain, surgery, and a four day hospital visit, I found a…
- October 13th, 2009
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EVANHEALY: TRULY HEALING SKINCARE
m o r e (sustained skin)I've been on the lookout for a new skincare line for a while to no avail. That is until I saw evanhealy's glass bottles and jars at a local Whole Foods. Something about their e…
- October 11th, 2009
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ARTIST SERIES: CROCHET CORAL REEF PROJECT
m o r e (science meets spool)I remember reading about this project in the newspaper a few years ago and was recently reminded of it again.Queensland sisters Christine and Margaret Wertheim (who now li…
- October 1st, 2009
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LOOK FORWARD TO MORE lim(b) SOON
Apologies for this blog's unexpected post remodel hiatus. I had emergency surgery and will be taking some time to rebalance my body and well-being.Look for regular posting to resume in the next week…
- September 24th, 2009
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WE LOVE INDIE, I LOVE HANDMADE
m o r e (independent thoughts and shops)Indie is in--luckily. So many people want something unique, something handmade, something made consciously with two hands (even if not their own) as opposed to…
- September 23rd, 2009
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WELCOME TO THE NEW, IMPROVED LESS IS MORE (BALANCED)
I hope you like the new look of lim(b)!What I'm most excited about is that comments are finally functioning. So if you'd like to leave your two cents on future posts, please do.You'll see that you can…
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GOODBYE NEOPRENE, HELLO NEOGREENE (+ GIVEAWAY)
m o r e (non-toxic office items)What's neoprene? It's that rubbery synthetic material most commonly found in wetsuits, mouse pads, electronic totes, shoes, and loads more. What's the problem? Neoprene…
- September 21st, 2009
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BIG WEEK
m o r e (hopeful happenings)Today marks the first day of fall, otherwise known as the fall equinox, and kicks off eco/conscious happenings around the world.Here are a few: September 21: The Internatio…
- September 18th, 2009
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SUDS UP WITH THESE ALL-NATURAL SOAPS
m o r e (conscious clean)Soap is pretty intimate stuff. So I like to make sure what I'm rub-a-dub-dubbing with is clean and green and good for people. That's a tall order, but here are some soap compa…
- September 17th, 2009
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ECO DRAWER LINERS & MORE HANDCRAFTED HOME GOODS
m o r e (eco-smart and pretty solutions)Most drawer liners are made from something funky and I don't even want to know what's in the glue backing. Here's an alternative: Hammocks and High Tea fashio…
- September 16th, 2009
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SAYING GOODBYE TO STUFF
In preparation for an apartment move over the next few weeks, I've been thinking a lot about stuff. For someone who lives less is more and has never owned a house in which to let things pile up, it's…
- September 15th, 2009
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RAPT: ATTENTION AND THE FOCUSED LIFE
m o r e (really paying attention)Winifred Gallagher is already an established social observer and after a cancer diagnosis which she dealt with (and conquered) by learning to live in and love the mome…
- September 14th, 2009
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RECYCLING GUIDE--YOUR CLOSET
m o r e (second life clothing)We're used to recycling plastic and paper and aluminum, and increasingly other household items like wrie hangers and electronics. But what about our clothes?Inspired by m…
- September 11th, 2009
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EVERYTHING SPOKES AND CYCLES
m o r e (two wheels on the road)My husband is currently smitten with a certain bicycle at i.martin, a super nice bike shop in our fair city. And just in time for those rethinking their fall commute…
- September 10th, 2009
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GREEN BABY GIFT REGISTRY
m o r e (natural nurseries)I've told you about ways to make your wedding registry green, but what about baby?If you or someone you know is expecting next spring/summer (or before then), Urth Child ca…
- September 8th, 2009
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THE TOTE BUDDY: A REUSABLE BAGGER'S BEST FRIEND
m o r e (organized eco)There are two issues with using reusable grocery bags. One is remembering them (my friend C hangs hers on her front door). The other is storing them.At the moment, mine are wadd…
- September 7th, 2009
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LABORING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
m o r e (action)Sometimes it feels like our hands our tied, that there's nothing we can do about the state of things. I must admit I felt that way last week during the Station Fire (which is still goi…
- September 4th, 2009
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ARTIST SERIES: COREY ACKELMIRE
Corey Ackelmire has been metalworking with the best of them since she was just 12 years old. She honed those skills at Missouri State University and Ohio's Kent State and now teaches design and metal…
- September 3rd, 2009
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ARCOSANTI, AZ: MODEL DESERT OUTPOST
m o r e (sustainable cities)Doesn't all the good, funky stuff happen in the desert?In the high desert of central Arizona, they're building something (in fact, they started building in 1970). And it's…
- September 2nd, 2009
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RECYCLING GUIDE--ELECTRONICS: GET CASH FOR YOUR CONTRAPTIONS
m o r e (recycling for coin)I've talked a plenty about e-waste (electronic waste). It's ba-aa--aa-d. But we all still use electronics, from our cell phones to laptops to alarm clocks. So now, when the…
