We’re in the full grip of winter, not just here in Portland Oregon but in much of the country. Given the impact of our heating bills on both our wallets and carbon emissions, tomorrow’s post will be “How To Slash Your Heating Bill”. And given that many roads are impassable to vehicles right now, today [...]
Entries Tagged as 'snow'
Staying Safe During Snow Adventures
December 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments · community, lifestyle, simplicity, transportation
Tags: environment·exercise·green living·happiness·ice·life·Oregon·outdoors·safety·snow·winter
Winter Storms: Slow Down, Snuggle In
December 17th, 2008 · No Comments · lifestyle, simplicity, transportation
During a startling heat wave last May I advised slowing down as the best way to respond to it, both for happiness and to contain our carbon emissions. And now that my town (Portland, Oregon) is gripped with unusual amounts of snow and ice, I advise we slow down, snuggle in, and telework, walk or [...]
Tags: ancestors·carbon footprint·global warming·happiness·ice·life·nature·Oregon·outdoors·snow·telework·weather·winter·wreaths
Skiing In A Snowstorm
March 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments · community, nature
I just returned from Crater Lake, Oregon, where Thor and I went on a three-day cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trip with a group of 22 organized by Portland Parks and Recreation. It was sparkly, low-consumption, deeply satisfying, a good outing for the diamond-cut life I keep learning how to craft.
To clarify, we had sparkly snow and sun on Sunday, but a snowstorm on Saturday
Tags: Crater Lake·cross-country skiing·dork·faith·happiness·Oregon·recreation·skiing·snow
