Why blog?

I'm an environmental geochemist by training, for most of my adult life I've learned about how chemicals enter natural water: the dissolving of rocks, the to and fro of nutrients and toxins from the algae to the mud guppy to the carnivorous cow to our plate, the blowing of fine industrial particulates that eventually flavor the water....and for more than 2 years of this time I was physically glued to glaciers, safely kept warm by appropriate layers of polypro and smartwool sponsorships. I have the ice disease that calls me to live in the white wilds until I am no longer haunted by the need to be free.

Since last August (2009), I've been staying home with my 11 month old, Alex. I'm not sure how long I will stay home, but I felt that one of the reasons I found my true passion is because I was well supported when I was a child, especially by my mother who stayed home until we were in school. I do have fond, fond memories of daycare from 7 on and I do not question the parenting choices of anyone. For that matter you can eat out of boxes and drink gasoline and I will not judge.

We must be true to our happiness. For me, life is long. I suspect that there is time to fulfill every vision and goal possible.

But for now, I will use my environmental geochemistry know-how to advocate for eating organic and letting your kids get a germ or two when they move their hands from floor to mouth (if you don't use toxic cleaners or have carpet).