Someday in the future

Someday in the future I want to be self-sufficient. I want to be off the grid, I want a cistern and I want to supply my family with fruits, vegetables and eggs. Maybe it's a bit of a pipe dream. But I want to work towards these goals. Not only for the good of the world but that of my children.

I look forward to the day when my husband won't roll his eyes because I want to put solar panels on our roof, which has the perfect sun exposure (Or at least that's what I've been told.). We had a well when we moved in but we had to hook up to city water because it was contaminated and had an insufficient supply. A cistern could supply all our pool and garden water.

As far as the garden goes, I need a lot of help and to GREATLY increase my gardening knowledge. I have created a compost pile, but it really needs further assistance. I'm determined to decrease my garbage out put, although we'll never be like Ed Begley Jr. (Two shoeboxes a week.). Hopefully, eventually that compost pile will enrich our soil. Daughter #2's chore is to empty the compost buckets and cover it with leaves. I have failed to get my family to buy into this idea. I keep hoping they will get it.

The other problem is that my backyard is fairly shaded. My front yard is available but I have to dig it up, enrich the soil, build raised beds and fence it in before I can plant anything. It will also be visible from the road so it should look halfway decent. I did plant a small vegetable garden between my front door and side deck but the tomato blight got me! So much for those expensive organic plants being blight free.

It's a great road plan, but it's going to be a long ride. Maybe over the next twenty years...

Just An Ordinary Soul

I hope I can live my life as an example for my children. No, I’m not interested in fame and fortune. I want them to be good human beings who in turn can lead a life that will be an example to their children.

Having a heart and soul is the center of your being. Remember that you are only a very small part of the huge world. But you can make an enormous impact; just by being a “good” person!

By the way I still want my kids to make a living and live a comfortable life, but in an honorable way.

We All Make Mistakes

I'm so proud of our President. Why, he made a mistake but he admitted it. Perhaps he over reacted to the very unfortunate incident that occurred in Cambridge this week. But more important he set an example, by owning up to and offering to correct the situation.

I hope my children and their offspring will follow his example, after all we're all humans and we err. One of the most attractive things about this presidency is that the Obamas are just fellow human beings.

Snow Day

Today is exciting for everyone in our household, including the Ima, it's a snow day. Lily, Joan and I already played in the snow. Lily and Joan went sledding (In a terrible "sled" yes we need a new sled!) and I went Snow Shoeing. Emily took a few pictures, which I hope to post later.

I'm planning to make a Baked French Toast for lunch. After all we need to use up that leftover Challah from Shabbat.

I have great plans for this morning amd afternoon; first to clean Lily's room and then mine. OK, I at least want to get Lily's done!