“What humans do over the next 50 years will determine the fate of all life on the planet” – Sir David Attenborough Many have asked for an update on life with compost toilets, graywater, and rainwater systems. Today is the perfect day as we are busy cleaning our...
"All you need is the plan, the road map,and the courage to press on to your destination" – Earl Nightingale That old adage about bigger being better, may not be so true as we age. Building a new house during our last chapter gave us an opportunity to pause and...
“Progress is not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.” Khalil Gibran It’s been a while since I wrote a blog post to update you on the build. What had appeared for ages to be a slow grind, has suddenly gained momentum and we are well...
One of the most challenging aspects of our new build has been managing the budget. Don’t get me wrong, I have been managing money for a long time, and I learned its value very young. I grew up in a house where finances were private, an adult arena. I...