Category Archives: Conservation

Bunny and Duck Love

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Gandalfe

How strange that Nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude! ~ Emily Dickinson Suzy and I were on our morning walk and were surprised during the one mile travail to find two bunnies running about. We live near … Continue reading →

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Cappadocia Turkey

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Gandalfe

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein During a rare Glass family gathering at the parents’s house this weekend we were talking about wonders of the Earth. I don’t remember how we got … Continue reading →

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Electric Cars in 2014

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Gandalfe

Here is a lovely article looking at 13 Electric Cars coming to the Market in 2014. BUT, they didn’t mention the existing electric cars like Tesla and the Smart Car. I can’t even begin to tell you how fun this … Continue reading →

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Cars of the Future ~ The View from 2012

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Gandalfe

Some of us wait with fear that eventually you will not be allowed a car, it would drive itself. Others embrace this as the next logical step. If you want to drive it yourself, you would go to a track. … Continue reading →

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Packing Tips and Tricks

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” ~ Albert Einstein I penned the Downsizing post last week, but thought I’d add some hard won, best in class ideas for your consideration. If you … Continue reading →

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Solar Power in Seattle? Not yet…

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Gandalfe

I took a look at solar power for residential use this year. The last time I did the analysis was in 2004 and the payback was over 15 years, best case. It is now down to 12 years best case. … Continue reading →

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