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Author: Linda Sanford For me being involved in the Anacortes Farmers Market is a real gift that keeps on giving. Relating to the farmers and vendors allows me to see the community from a perspective of artisans that are diligently committed to their passion. I recently read this article: 6 Reasons Why You Should Shop […]

Author: Linda Sanford I am back again with additional data on EMF, Electromagnetic Fields!  Shane Reilly at Optimal Dwelling Spaces LLC has continuous educational data that I have found to be right on target with becoming aware of how to live with EMF in your Healthy Home. My awareness to all kinds of EMF is […]

Author: Linda Sanford Yesterday I had the opportunity to walk and hike with a new awareness, in a diverse forest of 200 year-old trees. I’m completely in awe of how trees talk to each other!  The forest floor was so quiet and yet there was this new awareness within me of organisms hard at work, […]

Author: Linda Sanford Plastics have been a deep topic for me as I watch the process of initial production through recycling efforts, and how it is continuously addressed in our mainstream economic culture.  Let me be clear that I am not exempt on all fronts! Purchasing is challenging for me on a conscious level, requiring […]

Author: Linda Sanford I could not resist writing about energy stewardship as it applies to everyone: existing homeowners, tenants, and those looking to purchase a home. I am an advocate of Living in a Healthy Home, which is a continuous and ongoing happening in my life. I find that many of the components for creating […]

Author: Linda Sanford I am fascinated after being introduced to Hügelkultur, the ultimate in raised garden beds. I’d never even heard about it until an enterprising local entrepreneur, Sarah Wagstaff of Burlington, WA, shared with me her growing business, SUOT (Small Unit of Time), and the concepts of Hügelkultur. The word Hügelkultur is a German […]

Author: Linda Sanford A sky brimming with stars should never be taken for granted! However, have you noticed the dimming of the stars?  Depending on where we look up, we may notice that they seem dimmer than they used to be. The evenings I spend in the quiet, absorbing nature and sounds as the sky […]

Author: Linda Sanford Technology has stepped up in the world of heat pumps, allowing us to lower our utility cost while also providing a lighter footprint on the environment. As I’ve been learning more about heat pumps and their technology, I thought it would be helpful to share with you what I’ve learned (and am […]

Author: Linda Sanford Natural fabrics and I go way back, perhaps from the time I helped with shearing sheep at my grandfather’s ranch. Even after many years, the natural smells and oils, and the connection with the animals, are so clear in my memories. This is an important and passionate conversation for me as I […]

Author: Linda Sanford I have been thinking about how to address the subject of EMF or Electromagnetic Frequencies.  In the past couple days, I have been engaged in a couple of conversations around EMF and Wi-Fi Routers; there’s so much information to filter through! My exposure to EMFs in the 1960’s gives me pause for […]