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Using Bamboo for Privacy
There’s a new house going up next door (let me know if you want to be neighbors!), which means we now have second-story windows, a garage, and a front door staring straight into our shower and our master bedroom.I googled some information about bamboo and came across a place on my side of town (East Austin) called Bamboo Your Privacy. They only sell clumping bamboo, which is non-invasive.The boys and I booked an appointment and visited their land to decide what we wanted. The taller and more established bamboo is, the more expensive it is. We decided on “medium” bamboo that will grow 20-30′ for the… Read More -
Planning a Creek Clean-Up
One of the things we decided to do during our summer vacation was plan a creek clean-up. We live on a creek, so the idea is that people will meet at our house (with water bottles, water shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.), and we’ll provide trash bags. After we pick up trash for an hour or two, we will cool off in the pool! And then eat some pizza.I’m looking forward to it! -
Reflection & Rejuvenation: June
Wow. We are officially getting to the middle of the year. How did that happen?I’m feeling good about our summer plans. I’m looking forward to three weeks of vacation time with my boys!I’m not going to set any specific goals for the month, beyond just enjoying myself and my family!Here are my regular goals for the year:- Run at least twice a week and do yoga at least once a week. I’m still consistently running, even though I still never want to. With regard to yoga, I’m going to try switching to doing two sun salutations a day. In the fall, I really do want to start going to a
