Posts tagged agents of moxie
(Updated) 106 Miles to . . . the Remodeling Show 2011, aka . . .
12April 25, 2011
. . . OK those are the facts... and with all this talk recently amongst friends about KBIS, and at the center of the universe for what we do, we really want to make it to Chicago this year. But chances are it will not happen without your help. I have placed the PayPal widget in our sidebar and we will be accepting all good will contributions there. . . . [ . . . ]
Earth Day 2011: Three Simple Acts That Can Make A Difference
14April 22, 2011
by John Poole
in In the 'Hood
Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day 2011, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us each pledged to perform some relatively simple "act of green", we'd be that much closer to a greener, more sustainable world. Here are examples of three simple, relatively low cost (lightweight, if you will), but very definite and effective, acts of green that could help make a big difference if performed in large numbers. All are tasks I've already accomplished myself, and have reported in detail elsewhere. So, with all that in mind, here goes... [ . . . ]
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself
15April 18, 2011
. . . And fortunate for me, I can usually find a hand when I need it. I have a wife that knows her way around a house, I have a friend . . . or two (though I often do not ask for help), and I even have some, well, connections. But wooo... how's this for serendipitous? Check it out >> On his most recent tour, and in support of his new movie (me -- let me remind you, fresh off a trip to New York City's Fashion Week) -- I dialed his management up. The specifics around that discussion, my people say -- I should not share. But anywho -- some way, some how -- this happened.
