Resources for Life News 200805 | 30 May 2008 | Friday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone these days, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time for this message is about 2 minutes. Feel free to reduce your reading time even more by skipping over topics… Continue reading Resources for Life News 200805
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
Personal Update 200805
Gregory Paul Johnson > Journal About the Personal Update. For about seven years, the first and most important communication I would send out each month would be a personal update covering seven areas of life described on the Map Page of the Resources for Life.com website. I reference this monthly practice in my Schedule for… Continue reading Personal Update 200805
Heart Songs 200805
Effective Living > Music > Heart Songs Summary. This month’s Heart Songs selection is Brave by Nichole Nordeman (and Jay Joyce) from the album Brave (available from our store). The entire album is available from the iTunes store and the song is available as a single from the iTunes store. Message. The message of the song is about… Continue reading Heart Songs 200805
Midwest Computer Brokers Electronic Recovery Recycling of Used Computers
Technology > Local Providers Summary. Midwest Computer Brokerage is the latest addition to our directory of local technology sales and service providers. “Old computers don’t have to die – they can be recycled. At least that’s what Dave Long and Greg Kerr have proved in less than three years with their businesses – Midwest Computer… Continue reading Midwest Computer Brokers Electronic Recovery Recycling of Used Computers
Small House Society and Gregory Johnson in New West Magazine Article About Simple and Small Living
Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Gregory Johnson was interviewed for an article in New West Magazine about simple and small living. The article made mention of the Mobile Hermitage and the Small House Society. Here is an excerpt from the article: “These homes are so small they were rolled here to the… Continue reading Small House Society and Gregory Johnson in New West Magazine Article About Simple and Small Living
Quotes about the Importance of Reading Books
Effective Living > Communications > Quotes Summary. This document contains quotes about the importance of reading books. Quotes are listed alphabetically by first word. Contributions and inspiration for this list are from Mary Vasey. “A conventional good read is usually a bad read, a relaxing bath in what we know already. A true good read is surely… Continue reading Quotes about the Importance of Reading Books
Gregory Paul Johnson – Book Reading List
Gregory Paul Johnson Summary. Some of the books I plan to read are on Amazon. Below are a few of my favorite books in alphabetical order. This is a partial list I plan to add more in the future. Click here for some quotes about the importance of reading books. Gibbs Smith Publisher, books about Green Living and other topics.… Continue reading Gregory Paul Johnson – Book Reading List
New Mexico Realtor Adam Roth
Effective Living > Housing Summary. Realtor Adam Roth of New Mexico manages the PropertiesInNewMexico.com website offering listings and information about land and properties suitable for small sustainable living in the New Mexico area.
Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Activism > Environment It seems that technology and industrialization may be the cause of much environmental degradation. Yet, at the same time, technology can help us more comfortably get “back to the garden” and reduce our negative impact on the environment. Consider the following: The newer more efficient wind and solar power technologies rely on computers… Continue reading Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Discovery Channel Renovation Nation Seeks Small Housers in Vermont
Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Dear Friends of Smaller, Simpler, and Greener Living:As part of the June 4 launch of Planet Green, the producers of “Renovation Nation” on the Discovery Channel are working on a special show about smaller and greener living. For one of their segments, they are looking for small… Continue reading Discovery Channel Renovation Nation Seeks Small Housers in Vermont
Discovery Channel Renovation Nation Seeks Small Housers in Boston
Effective Living > Housing > Small House Society Dear Friends of Smaller, Simpler, and Greener Living: As part of the June 4 launch of Planet Green, the producers of “Renovation Nation” on the Discovery Channel are working on a special show about smaller and greener living. For one of their segments, they are looking for… Continue reading Discovery Channel Renovation Nation Seeks Small Housers in Boston
Communications
Effective Living Summary. Here are some resources for more effective communications. Dictionary and Reference – Communicate effectively. Holistic Phonetic Alphabet – When communicating by phone or by video, it is common to have difficulty conveying spellings of names, difficult words, or product model numbers and serial numbers. A common phonetic alphabet helps ensure accuracy in… Continue reading Communications