Downshifting to an $8,000 home in the Mount Rushmore State by Kirsten Dirksen on January 12, 2009 “How much do you think it would cost… a large farmhouse with original hardwood floors and porch, some furniture and …
Can cardboard rocket ships save Christmas? by Kirsten Dirksen on December 10, 2008 I keep thinking about Jdimytai Damour, the WalMart employee who was trampled to death by over-anxious (is that strong enough …
A present shopping guide? 15 tips by Kirsten Dirksen on December 6, 2008 This article is not meant to feed the season’s shopping fever. On the contrary, these are tips on how to …
Tips to save money going green by Kirsten Dirksen on October 22, 2008 The economic crisis is the perfect time to go green. Helping the environment can mean big savings to your household …
How downshifting led me to a TV career, Bardem and Barcelona by Kirsten Dirksen on September 30, 2008 I wish I knew the term downshifting back when I was a college senior surrounded by future “titans of industry”. …
On the meaning of consumption and our social model by BioDieselHauling on August 11, 2008 Something feels off about my last post. Too negative. I forgot the important part about how being “green” isn’t really …
The trendiest fashion: buying quality and for keeps by Kirsten Dirksen on May 19, 2008 In an era of disposable fashion, some designers are trying to change consumer behavior with a new type of longer-living …
Lights off by joycelyn.champagne on March 17, 2008 About twenty years ago I was living on the east coast in a rather large condo. I have a vision …
Consumption and a future of temporary ownership by Kirsten Dirksen on October 11, 2007 How unsustainable is our consumption? According to a World Resources Institute report from a decade ago- and things have only …
Inconspicuous consumption by faircompanies on October 8, 2007 Sometime over the past century, we’ve become overconsumers. A recent report claims we’re now in “overshoot”, overtaxing the planet’s ability …
