Effective Living | Activism > Housing > Small House Society Special Video Message. Below is a special 19 July 2010 video message from Gregory Johnson, a facilitator of the Small House Society. This video was produced in response to a flood of website traffic, emails, and phone calls during July 2010. For more information about… Continue reading Small House Movement Questions and Answers
Category: Environment
Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City
Effective Living > Iowa City City Flipping. The term flipping a house refers to buying a home that’s in need of repair, fixing it up, and then selling it at a huge profit or simply enjoying a beautiful like-new home that cost you much less than what it’s now worth. Flipping a city is like… Continue reading Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City
Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself
Effective Living Summary. Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself is full of tips, tools, and strategies to help you create personal freedom through a very small business. Smalltopia is broken up into three sections: Philosophy, Business Essentials, and Case Studies. Author, Tammy Stroebel, shares her personal story of escaping the rat race and the… Continue reading Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself
Decorated Shed – Epic Video Testimonial
Activism | Effective Living > Housing Summary. Decorated Shed is a company in the UK that creates a fusion of art and architecture for functional and beautiful living. We’ve featured them in the past. Their latest video is epic. The sharpness and clarity of video, as well as the soundtrack are exceptional. Video. Below is… Continue reading Decorated Shed – Epic Video Testimonial
Devonian Fossil Gorge Coralville Reservoir Iowa Video
Activism > Environment Summary. The Devonian Fossil Gorge at the Coralville Reservoir in Iowa is a beautiful and ancient natural resource. When you visit the Devonian Fossil Gorge, it’s likely you’ll see other people there as well because of the popularity of this natural phenomenon. Video. Below is a video showing the Devonian Fossil Gorge… Continue reading Devonian Fossil Gorge Coralville Reservoir Iowa Video
Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Resource Page: Population “Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents the 2011 RSA President’s Lecture. The dangers facing the earth’s ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause — population growth.” [Source: 2011 Royal Society… Continue reading Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Green Living Health Expo Des Moines Iowa February 26 & 27
Activism > Environment Click here for the March 2011 Small House Society News. Summary. The Green Living Health Expo is from 10AM to 5PM this Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27, in Des Moines, Iowa. There will be many exhibitors and free seminars. ResourcesForLife.com Director, Greg Johnson will be at booth #331 until Sunday… Continue reading Green Living Health Expo Des Moines Iowa February 26 & 27
ResourcesForLife.com is Now Offering Enhanced Remote Online Computer Support and Training
Technology Supporting You… Supporting the Environment ResourcesForLife.com is now offering enhanced remote online computer support and training. Below is a statement by ResourcesForLife.com director Gregory Johnson about the benefits of remote support. I have about three decades of experience in solving computer problems. So, I’m often able to fix issues that arise in just a few minutes.… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com is Now Offering Enhanced Remote Online Computer Support and Training
India Wildlife and Landscape Photos with “Arpeggio Rising” (music) by Gregory Johnson
Effective Living > Music | Gregory Johnson Summary. This page contains a video slideshow of music and photos by Gregory Johnson. I composed the song Arpeggio Rising and posted it on 21 February 2009. Today, I decided to share it on YouTube with some photos I’d taken while in India during the winter 2010/2011 break. Because… Continue reading India Wildlife and Landscape Photos with “Arpeggio Rising” (music) by Gregory Johnson
Dansko – Shoes for a Small Footprint – Promotes the Small House Movement
Activism > Environment | Health > Shoes Summary. Dansko is an environmentally conscientious shoe company seeking to reduce everyone’s footprint. As a Certified B Corporation, Dansko doesn’t just avoid having a negative impact on the environment, but actively searches for ways to have a positive impact on our environment, community, and the world. Similar to Socially… Continue reading Dansko – Shoes for a Small Footprint – Promotes the Small House Movement
Sarah Palin’s Alaska and Sarah Palin’s America
Activism > Politics | Lifeways Summary. Sarah Palin’s Alaska is a documentary show on TLC presented in a reality television format. More information is available about the show on these pages: Facebook SPAlaska.com TLC page Wikipedia Page Commentary. The commentary below is provided by Gregory Johnson. Recently I was scanning through the available High Definition channels… Continue reading Sarah Palin’s Alaska and Sarah Palin’s America
Work from Home and Save the Planet
Activism > Environment | Housing Summary. One way to enhance the home office, is to build a garden retreat that can serve as both a refreshing workplace and a place to stimulate creativity. Below is a guest submission from Dawn Kubicek of Decorated Shed, a company that specializes in customized, compact, creative, dwellings for work, home,… Continue reading Work from Home and Save the Planet