Monthly Archives: April 2011

Pesticides Reduce IQ in Unborn Babies

At Cielito Lindo Ranch we strongly recommend that people eat local and organic fruits and vegetables. This article tells a terrible tale that unborn children who’s mother’s eat “conventional” fruits and vegetables can have children born with dramatically reduced IQs. … Continue reading

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The One Best Solution

I’ve learned something interesting after talking to several contractors about “green” building. Many contractors have a particular way of thinking. My theory is that they work for years trying out various techniques, materials and technologies and picking which ones they … Continue reading

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Progress for Early April

The first week or so has been both interesting and unexpected – it’s also proven that there’s always going to be something to do at the Ranch. And that you always have to make a mess first to make something. … Continue reading

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The Zombie Apocalypse

We’ve all seen the effect in question. It happens in all zombie movies. In real-life it happens in stuck elevators. People who normally would never even speak to each other — people from dramatically different social classes, cultures and economic … Continue reading

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The Silence

The alarm buzzer. It didn’t ring this morning. I lay in my soft bed, my dog snuggled up to me. As her chest slowly expanded and contracted, I noticed something – I could hear her breathing. I could actually hear … Continue reading

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Making the Move

There’s something incredibly difficult — and rewarding — about making a change. Small or large, changes are tough. They bring upset, and challenges, and just put everything up in the air. They also bring a lot of excitement and fun. … Continue reading

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