Why now?

When I'm needing a surge of inspiration or a butt kick, I usually write about it. These are mostly random rants that over time become more organized & tangible solutions. This brings me to my present purpose for creating this blog. From dependence to sustainability, the expected outcome is growth and transformation as I post. (...just don't expect award winning literature).

I find myself, at 30 something, newly married, with two dogs, a 2nd floor apartment, and generally loving life in New Orleans. Generally, because suddenly I want to be a healthier, resourceful homeowner with a great IRA. The "big kid" in me is waking up to a cruel and demanding corporate driven world (that I have no stock in). It's time to make a change because this economy no longer supports my frivolous spending. I'm also realizing why my Grandmother preserved everything (food, money, clothes, cool whip bowls).

I think back to my free spirited, and earthier college lifestyle. Living "natural" or with kindness to the earth, back then, began and ended with books and a few packaged products from a natural foods supermarket. I once bought and filled canning jars with a pharmacy of dried herbs, only to slowly watch them expire...beautifully, nevertheless.

Now, the idea of wasting anything is ridiculous to me.  A bohemian-like, incense burning, and drum circle attending dreamer has become the diffused bohemian-like realist before you. My solution to life's enrichment, saving and creating resources is to bring out that inner bohemian-like spirit and put her to practice (vs. theory). 

Sustainability has already begun with my 2nd floor container garden and a growing use of herbs, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Also, my husband builds furniture from wood and I create artware from recycled materials. 

This is a growing effort, one project at a time, as I replace an old corporate dependancy with simplified living. I learn as I go and use the web as a major resource for information and ideas.  Enjoy & Be inspired!
- Dee