Getting a start. . .

At the urging of Jan Leitschuh, with whom I watched the documentary, Kilowatt Ours, last week, I'm starting this blog in order to help inform about happenings in The Sandhills.

Of special interest are issues and events that affect:

sustainable energy use
residential permaculture
community gardening
protection of small towns' character
smart, controlled growth
conservation of energy
walkable, bike-able downtowns
protection of the environment, especially as it's related to local and state government
local food production and availability
slow food
sustainble schools
a growing Hispanic population

As I learn more about this blogging business, I'll be more useful. Please offer suggestions you think will help move this effort along!