Category Archives: planning

Wacky, Wild Weather

by Michelle Posted on August 27, 2011

I am sitting here, typing this, while the boys are napping. My computer is telling me it’s 81 degrees outside. On the other side of this large continent, Hurricane Irene hovers over North Carolina. A rare hurricane that is slated … Continue reading →

Posted in natural systems, planning, Society at Large, Sustainability | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Today, E is for Economy

by Michelle Posted on March 30, 2011

Previously, a frequent theme has been money and how we spend it.  While I was studying at Portland State, Prof. Messer reminded me that Sustainability holds three major tenants, economy, equity, and environment.  I have always had a pretty good … Continue reading →

Posted in food, home, planning, policy, Relationships, Society at Large, Sustainability | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Consensus Training

by Michelle Posted on March 18, 2011

Our consensus training is finally upon us! I am very excited. Our group has been self-learning consensus for the past 10 months, and I think it will be good to have a seasoned user show us some things to do. … Continue reading →

Posted in food club, government, planning, policy, politics, processes, Relationships, Society at Large, Sustainability, sustainable development, triple bottom line | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Fiction: Future

by Michelle Posted on January 21, 2011

Image via Wikipedia Note: The second writing tip in this top ten suggests writing different styles. I’ve got a pretty good groove with my daily ponderings, but I always get fiction bits floating through my head. So, why not start … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, planning, policy, politics, Relationships, Society at Large, Sustainability | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I’m in a Food Club

by Michelle Posted on December 20, 2010

A what? I haven’t really blogged about it. It’s central to my life. It’s been important to me for several years. And, still I haven’t written about it. My family knows. My friends know. My new friends all know that … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Around the Home, Baby, family, food, food club, Garden, Green Guide, Kitchen, Outside the Home, planning, policy, politics, Relationships, Society at Large, Sustainability, Those in the Home | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments