Mary's Musings on Green Building, Renewables, Energy Efficiency and more....

  Healthy Home Design Features: Mud Rooms? "I haven't seen one of those in years!"           Some of you may remember this penciled treasure I stumbled upon which was drawn by my great uncle.   It's likely this home had a Mud Room!       Many of us have heard the term but wonder what, exactly, is...

      How does life take you by surprise so much so that when the direction shows up you don’t see it You are not certain whichway to turn You only know that if you follow the path you set out on You will end up in the right place. Trust… and you will GET THERE!   COPYRIGHT 2008 MARY MCGRAW BIGEL...

I shared in my post BMX is Back in Grand Rapids Michigan the efforts of local group Helmets On! to bring BMX racing back to the Grand Rapids area. Guess What!?! TODAY IS OPENING DAY!!! A VERY hard working, dedicated crew of VOLUNTEERS have poured their hearts and pocketbooks out to make this drea...

JaneAnne is a true educator always thinking of new and interesting ways to involve members with current events and regional news. I find reading through the member blogs for JaneAnne's challenges a fun way to keep up with what is going on in other areas of the country! This month, the April Chall...

 "A Rising Tide Raises All Boats." This is a very powerful quote I read yesterday as the opening statement in a unique business philosophy. I read it again today. Tonight, I choose to share it with you and invite you to share my musing...ponder the statement in the context of the industry we shar...

On the City of Coopersville website, Cindy Timmerman proudly proclaims, "Welcome to Coopersville, a fun place to visit, a fantastic place to live, and a great place to do business!"You may ask what makes Coopersville such a fantastic place to live? If you have children, our Michigan Blue Ribbon E...

This drawing was a GREAT FIND !! A few years ago, my aunt and uncle retired from farming. When they moved my aunt gave me a framed drawing that had hung in my Grandma's farmhouse for years. It was drawn by my great uncle Monsignor Maurice Walsh. The art was framed in a beautiful antique frame. I ...

Poor JaneAnne!       I have missed her this past week and was starting to worry. JaneAnne plays such an important part of this group. Today the mystery of the disappearing Green-o-Lina was solved!!!JaneAnne's Mother Board is sick!!! Here is a get well card for everyone to sign wishing JaneAnne's ...

Are you interested in Green Building and don't know where to start?What is energy star? What is the difference in Green building? Who is USGBC? How can LEED for Homes help my project and help my client???              What is this LEED for Homes all about????Wednesday February 13 you can find out...

As I watch the Super Tuesday results coming in tonight it makes me ponder...and muse....        With so much focus these days on Energy Efficiency, Global Warming and Renewable Policies...What are candidates doing to reduce their carbon footprint today? An ABC article by Clayton Sandell reports t...