here at small print, we love muffins. and apple crisp… and cookies… and cake… and… anyhow, peterborough green-up is having a big bakesale today for haitian relief. click on the poster for details. oh, and to whet your appetite:

today’s tip: “kettles and stovetops use a lot of energy. save some of this energy by boiling just enough water for your beverages. for extra warmth, make mine a hot toddy!” join me each morning as i present my peterborough green-up carbon countdown reduction tip: 8:47am weekdays on Country 105; 8:53 am on Energy 99.7. […]

ok… a couple of apologies. first of all, small print has been a busy place and, as a result, i’ve been shirking my SOTD duties. second off all, while i try not to repeat SOTD artists, i have to make an exception here. andrew birds “nervous tic” is an ear worm that has burrowed into […]

violins are the new guitars, it seems. at least in indie rock. and royal wood’s latest ep was drenched in them. as well as cellos and violas. http://www.royalwood.ca/music-LostAndFoundEP.php dig it.

today’s tip: “every extra hundred pounds reduces fuel efficiency by up to two percent, so keep your vehicle clear of unnecessary items, and in winter remove all snow and ice. i’m saving an extra eight percent by leaving the in-laws at home…” join me each morning as i present my peterborough green-up carbon countdown reduction […]

was at a cheque presentation today to swoop up $1300 for first step green — a youth environmental group that i work with. news about it here: peterborough examiner fsg article. and here: another examiner fsg article.

the following will be hitting a publication soon: Hot fun in the wintertime There’s something about early morning while camping in the woods… The first rays of the sun beckon through thick tent material. Birds chirp and chatter, letting you know that there is a lot more going on outside than in. And, with the […]

today’s SOTD has the added bonus of introducing you to an incredible website that i love. “from the basement” is a site/internet “tv” show created by nigel goderich, who prodcued records for radiohead. the site features intimate performances from a slew of wonderful “alternative” bands and artists. today i would like to feature andrew bird’s […]

today’s tip: as the temperature plunges, we’re often tempted to crank up the heat. be sure to wear socks and a sweater. and for extra fun on a aturday night… try snuggling under a blanket! http://www.country105.fm/ http://www.energy997.ca/

today’s carbon countdown tip: “open up your curtains during the day to allow for the radiant heat of the sun. close them at night to help trap that warm air. you’ll save money and get the privacy to bust out those “Risky Business” dance moves!” join me each morning as i present my peterborough green-up […]