Just suscribed to Mother Earth News magazine, the guide to living — as one reader stated — "with little money and abundant happiness." I subscribed many years ago and found it very helpful with tips for my garden at another house. Since I am planning on installing a large, raised bed garden in the Spring, I'm hoping to find new tips and inspiration. (I've been growing a large part of my family's veggies at a community garden where I rent a plot, but having my own plot in my own yard will mean fresher produce and the ability to grow perennials.)
The one problem with Mother Earth News is that it is so aspirational. I'll find myself wanting to build the solar hot water tank or whatever. Hopefully I'll be able to resist the projects that are beyond me, but still find some do-able ways to save (money and the planet).
Tonight the extended family celebrated two birthdays at the local bowling alley. It was great fun, some exercise, and we all agreed we should do it again soon. It was nice to get a little inter-generational competition going and very affordable (best yet, this alley has a fairly decent restaurant attached to it).
A new subscription? Isn't that like buying something new every month?
ReplyDeleteVery funny, Jim. I actually was having an argument with myself over whether I could subscribe or not. Thought about scrounging around to find old issues...or just go with a digital subscription (but I hate reading online). Decided the trade off of having the latest information would be worthwhile. I am posting ALL of what could be considered "new item indescretions" on the blog for all to shame me (thank you) or otherwise judge my choices.
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