The Green Life Archives | Page 13 of 29

Passion

by Michelle Lasley | Apr 24, 2011 | Food, One a Day, Parenting, The Green Life

In response to my Cooking post, she said something like, “Wow, Michelle, I enjoy your passion about things.” I thought. I paused. I reflected. I was questioned several years ago why I won’t do art as a career. I can draw (always have been able to). I...

Cooking

by Michelle Lasley | Apr 18, 2011 | Family, Food, One a Day, Parenting, Post a Day 2011, The Green Life

First. I didn’t cook anything today. Lack of planning yesterday means no home cooked goodness today. Second, as stated previously, I generally do enjoy cooking. I also enjoy presenting the food – arranging it on a plate, that’s part of the joy. A...

Homemade Beef Stroganoff

by Michelle Lasley | Apr 6, 2011 | Family, Food, One a Day, Post a Day 2011, The Green Life

Coming home, after a 45 minute drive in stop and go traffic is not the high point of my day. It’s such a drag for me that I often feel overwhelmed by doing the next task: cooking dinner. My husband lamely claims he can burn water, as if that’s a viable...

Today, E is for Economy

by Michelle Lasley | Mar 30, 2011 | Food, One a Day, Post a Day 2011, The Green Life

Previously, a frequent theme has been money and how we spend it. While I was studying at Portland State, Prof. Messer reminded me that Sustainability holds three major tenants, economy, equity, and environment. I have always had a pretty good handle on equity and...

Potty Training

by Michelle Lasley | Mar 27, 2011 | Family, One a Day, Parenting, Post a Day 2011, The Green Life

I blamed the frequent night-time urination for the reason we stopped using cloth diapers. But, in retrospect, I think it might have been the poop. I hate poop. Let me repeat myself. I H.A.T.E POOP! Hate it. Really really hate it. If it’s dried out in a bag...

Consensus Validation

by Michelle Lasley | Mar 19, 2011 | One a Day, Post a Day 2011, The Green Life

Today, we had our consensus training with Tree Bressen. Rather, it was a consensus workshop. Dynamic, fun, interactive, and incredibly informative – this was our day. From 10am – 5pm, hosted by Daybreak Co-Housing, we participated in exercises, asked...