Monthly Archives: September 2012

Wisdom

“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to bear all cheerfully, do … Continue reading

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Pie Festival

We were happy to have our first booth at the Pie Festival in Pie Town New Mexico yesterday. We raffled off a horse (honest), a great book on clay ovens, a wind-turbine clock, and a model solar house kit. Although … Continue reading

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Hot Stuff

Our dependence on fossil fuels is so pervasive that it’s nearly impossible to find a place in our lives without it. Here at CLR we’ve broken the bond to fossil fuel pesticides, fossil fuel powered waste water treatment and fossil … Continue reading

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Straw Bale Chicken Coop

We’re not sure why most of our best ideas come from Australia, but they do. This one is the design for a chicken coop which provides enough insulation to keep the chickens warm, great protection, and it’s easy to clean … Continue reading

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CNN: Living Happily with Less

(CNN) — Chicago life and business coach Nicole A. Dunbar has learned to live with less, and love it. Before launching her own coaching and motivational speaking business last year, Dunbar had a “day job” in academic fundraising and lived in … Continue reading

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Truth

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