Five reasons blogs still have a future

The explosion of media channels such as Twitter and Facebook provide exciting new ways to share and consume content. But I still believe blogs have a vibrant future. Here’s why.

More Minimal: For auld lang syne

It’s the New Year, and a great time to wrap up old projects before starting new ones. So a final farewell to my previous website, More Minimal.

20 simple ways to save (lots of) water

By 2030, over two-thirds of the planet will lack access to safe water. Here are 20 simple water-saving tips that can make a difference right now.

Lighter Footstep joins the Mother Nature Network

Lighter Footstep — the green living site I founded in 2007 — has become part of the Mother Nature Network (MNN).

My Plan for a Social Media Diet

Suffering from social media overload? Feeling bloated after too much Google Buzz? Here’s a plan to slim down your online commitment.

Beyond the Babylonian captivity of social media web services

Social media: coming soon to a browser near you. Destination web services won’t be able to contain social media’s growth and potential.