In case you missed it, I’ve got the new poll up; In 2009 I pledge to go (or stay) green by…
If you’d like to vote, head to the sidebar, and scroll down. I left it open for new answers, so if I missed something crucial, add your tip. Or you can always leave a longer idea here on this post. I’ll be using your answers to plan some of the upcoming 209 content here at Tree Hugging Family, so your vote or comment does count.
My New Year’s resolutions from last year:
Last year my goals were to get rid …read more

These photos sent by mama Shawna are truly breathtaking. I’m so jealous. I want to take photos this nice.

See how right I am – just beautiful. Shawna notes that these shots, “Are from a camping trip we went on this last weekend to South East Utah. It’s called Buck Horn Wash! Very beautiful!” I agree.
Many parts of Utah are exceptionally beautiful. We’ve been there often and Cedar loves visiting. It’s a great family friendly state to visit with plenty of get up and go activities. During our trips there Cedar managed to sled, ice skate, and ski, all before he …read more

So, it’s a typical Monday night, Cedar’s been settling down, so I’m blogging away. I thought Cedar had totally settled when I hear a scream of complete insanity coming from the bathroom, “MOM! Hurry…” and when I can’t make it there in 3 seconds flat, “MOM! NOW”
On the way to the bathroom I’m thinking did Cedar fall, crack his head, break the toilet? He usually calls me, “mama” – “mom” when there’s trouble. Uh oh. No good thoughts are in my head, that’s for sure.
I run into the bathroom and Cedar is standing smack in the middle of the room; …read more

“We cannot win this battle to save the species and environments without forging an emotional bond between ourselves and nature as well — for we will not fight to save what we do not love.”
 
~ Stephen Jay Gould

Agreed.