“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau We need the environment more than the environment needs us. It provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the resources we use to support our lifestyles and the advancement of human…
Raise your hand if you love reading and REAL books! There are no doubt advantages to the digital revolution, but there’s also nothing quite like curling up in a comfy chair or hammock with a book in your hands, and getting lost in another world for a pleasant hour or so. Here at Swampum, we’re…
It all started with a basin wrench. Several years ago, in the middle of a kitchen renovation project, I needed a basin wrench–a special tool for tightening the bolts that connect a sink to a countertop. One trip to the hardware store and $25 later, I had my wrench. A few weeks later I was…
