I have been (and am continuing) working like a complete madwoman. So this is just a quickie.Beavering away, chained to a laptop is not so bad when it’s a bit dull and dreary as it has been over the past week or so. But when it’s a glorious day like today - not too hot, [...]
I try not to kill anything. I don’t swot flies, I try to not provide ants with ideal nesting sites, and with 4 cats on site, mice don’t tend to make themselves known. I am with Chris Packham on this one - live and let live. Which means that things like aphids can become a [...]
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I love snow, but it makes me feel guilty.
I love the peace and tranquility that follows a whiteout, where everything looks clean and bright, and sounds are muffled and cushioned. But I find myself worrying about how the wildlife copes. How the birds can feed and drink, how other animals can graze or scavenge. So [...]
Here’s a little quickie for you from RD.com
“12 ways to become an environmentalist and increase home energy savings without changing your lazy lifestyle”
1. Skip A Trip
2. Hire Someone To Seal Up Your House
3. Work from Home (check!)
4. Drive a Fuel-Efficient Car
5. Use Cruise Control
6. Cool Your Water Heating Bills
7. Don’t Wash the Dishes- use a [...]
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