Category Archives: links

The stimulus is changing the US in ways we don’t always notice

Those who know me well know where I tend to stand, but in the current divisive political climate, I tend to stay away from politics in this blog in order to concentrate on what we can agree on. That isn’t … Continue reading

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Oak Park sites Live Here Oak Park and Urban Fringe

Here are a couple of Oak Park sites I’ve been perusing of late. Live Here Oak Park is a social networking site just for us. You can sign up and join groups to discuss particular topics – and yes, there … Continue reading

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New feature – News of the Green

There are so many links out there pertaining to the greener life and sustainability that I thought I’d create a new feature in which I share what I’ve found recently. I couldn’t possibly write about all of them in any … Continue reading

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Community Gardening In Oak Park – someone is actually doing it!

Root Riot has a loaned lot here in Oak Park at Madison and Grove, and they are renting 4’x8′ plots for community gardeners. It’s $90 for a plot for the growing season, which will last until November 15. Check out … Continue reading

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Building a gutter-less rain barrel

I’m not quite handy enough to try this myself, but here’s how to make a gutterless rain barrel, aka a Drain Barrel.

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How to recycle anything

Or at least many things you might not expect – from Realsimple.com.

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