future

toilets, TREES, and tanks

toilets, TREES, and tanks

“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...

making the MAP

making the MAP

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 to take a long hard look at what we really need; to be safe, to be comfortable, to accommodate ageing in place....

you’ve come a LONG WAY baby!

you’ve come a LONG WAY baby!

“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...

Show me the MONEY

Show me the MONEY

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...