Wanna Live Underground?

Wanna live underground? I do :-). You might think I'm a little nuts (ok, so maybe I am a little nuts, but that has nothing whatsoever to do with this). I have recently discovered the wonder that is underground, or "earth sheltered" homes. It seemed a little odd to me until I really started researching it.

Apparently, the ground temperature is very consistent and having your home surrounded on at least three sides and covered by earth keeps your home at a steady temperature. These home plans also utilize solar energy, indoor greenhouses and interior venting to help heat and cool your home "off the grid".

I am SO ready for this -- my electric bills are contributing to my already progressive case of "crazy", and besides, isn't it time we started using the awesome green energy technologies that we've developed?

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I Love Trees

I love trees. For the last nine years I've lived in new neighborhoods with no real trees, just those little baby trees. All the parks we go to happen to be in those new neighborhoods with no real trees. Why on earth developers mow down all the good trees just to plant new little ones is beyond me -- money probably.

Anyway, yesterday we had a lunch at our 'new' church. I took the boys out back to play in the playground and completely lost track of time. The "backyard" of the church is full of big shady trees; I sat underneath this huge tree in complete serenity.

To me, there is nothing more peaceful or spiritual than sitting underneath a tree, listening to the birds housed by its branches or the wind blowing through the leaves.

With trees everything is cooler, shadier, the air is even sweeter.

*sigh* I need some trees.

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