Seasons

Weather Stripping Repaired

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Image by ihorner via Flickr Weather Stripping Repaired A couple weeks ago I posted  about our worn out weather stripping around our front door. http://simplehomesolarenergy.com/home-energy-use/weather-stripping-wears-out/ . On closer investigation, we found that our front door had a flat jamb, the vertical piece of the doors frame. Attaching more weather stripping was awkward having nothing to [...]

Earth Day 2009

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Earth Day 2009 I had my own private Earth Day celebration over the weekend. The Maker sent us RAIN! Here in my part of South Texas we enjoy days connected to days connected to days of lovely sunshine. And we love it! There’s a reason we live here. Since we have so much sunshine, rain [...]

Free Weather

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Free Weather Today in south Texas, we enjoy what my family calls “free weather.” Free weather happens when the outdoor temperatures are such that we need neither heat, nor air conditioning, nor clothes dryer. Open windows allow cool breezes to circulate through the house and clothes dry quickly when hung out on the clothesline. Free [...]

Christmas Eve for a Solar Energy Enthusiast

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Image by Noël Zia Lee via Flickr Christmas Eve for a Solar Energy Enthusiast I am happy it is Christmas. I am also happy the winter solstice is passed. I do enjoy the rhythms of nature the Creator initiated that keeps the earth living and growing, producing and resting, providing us with all we need [...]