Unconscious Cause Marketing

Unconscious Cause Marketing

      The other day I received this out-of-the-blue solicitation in my inbox –   Hand sewn by survivors of human trafficking… cosmetic and tote bags just in time for your summer vacations and trips to the pool or beach.  ...
Pillow for Flood Relief

Pillow for Flood Relief

     Stockbridge, VT — ShapeShiftas is pleased to announce the availablility of a very special, limited-edition Eye of the Hurricane Irene pillow. This handcrafted piece is made by Vermont artisans in our Green Mountain swirl-print cotton, with a...
Paul Bunyan’s Footprint

Paul Bunyan’s Footprint

     I’m still recovering from the week last month when my husband was unfortunately away and I had to do ALL the driving. Living here in the middle of nowhere, VT, we spend an inordinate amount of time in the car, all day, every day, all...
Blogger’s Block

Blogger’s Block

     I’ve been trying to get back to my blog and have been surprised by how difficult it has been.  Random thoughts haven’t developed into full posts, and I keep getting pulled away to deal with this or that. Blogging, it turns out, is...
The Gift of the Snow Day

The Gift of the Snow Day

     We heard starting about Saturday that maybe we were in for some snow.  It seems late,  the sap was already running, we were in mud boots, and the car was caked in the stuff.  Mostly the snow was gone, certainly along the roadsides...
We Are Devo!

We Are Devo!

     The past few days I have been doing something I never would have done if I had stayed in the city. I have been splitting logs. It’s very important to wear the proper safety goggles.       I am Woman, hear me...