Easy Crafts for Gathering Friends

      Remember Plaster of Paris? Gosh, I sure do. I remember a fifth-grade art-class project in which we … More

Falling In Love with Bumblebees While Being Maddened by Gophers

    Managing the ecosystem in the garden is one of the biggest jobs for an organic gardener. Too much … More

Learn to Knit! It’s Easier Than You Might Think

“You have to decide what kind of knitter you want to be,” counsels Angela F. Thomas, while sitting in my … More

Eight Ways to Cultivate Relationships with Youth

I’m a great believer that the job of parenting need not fall solely on parents. Parenting is full-time job; they … More

A “Rainer Maria Rilke” Poem:

    You mustn’t be frightened if a sadness rises in front of you, larger than any you have ever … More

How to Juice Your Way to Good Health

Do I have what it takes to change your lifestyle? First thing I gotta tell you about juicing is that … More

Start a New Hobby Today! Three Hobbies with High Returns and Low Investments

There are many reasons to start a new hobby. The possibilities are endless, but I’ll make several suggestions and even … More

One Liter and Climbing: Loving Ourselves from the Inside Out

  As I age, it becomes increasingly clear that self-love is the single best way to weather the seasons and … More

Lessons from Our First Six Months in Majestic Garden: Eating Local and Organic in San Francisco

Gardening is contagious. When people come over and see our garden, they say things like, “I could probably do this … More

How Dreams Come True: Using Innovation and Collaboration to their Full Potential

      Collaboration and a culture of innovation largely define what happens at a Big Ideas Fest (http://www.bigideasfest.org/home); the … More