How to pocket $5500 in 2011
I make a pretty decent living from open source ideas and software. In the last two years I've travelled across Canada, the US, Europe and down to New Zealand. It's a pretty decent life. I get asked (a...
View ArticleOn May 2nd, Elect Emma
Life takes us in all kinds of interesting directions. From now to May 2nd, 2011 I am running for political office in Canada. You can read more about it on my election Web site at www.emmahogbin.ca.
View ArticleA quick makeover
Last week I teamed up with Lullabot for a super awesome give-away: five copies of my latest book (which *I* don't even have a copy of yet) were given away via Twitter. The contest is closed, but follow...
View ArticleTobermory Hike
My home town of Owen Sound is along the route of the Bruce Trail. I've hiked bits of it but only the "best" bits near Owen Sound and Wiarton. Looking for more reasons to get outdoors we've decided to...
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Gloria's Hive Likes it Hot
It was a cold spring this year. The furnace was still running at night when I picked up the ladies and set them up at my dad's place out near Lake Charles. I'd read a couple of books over the winter...
View ArticleThanks, LUSH. I've got this one covered.
I have allergies. I've had them for a little over a decade. When I was initially diagnosed the reactions were very scary and often landed me in hospital. Over the years (and as I've gotten better and...
View ArticleThe problem with thinking
To say the least, 2011 was an interesting year. My first solo-authored book was published, I was a Green candidate in the federal election. I launched a new training program, I released seven new...
View ArticleDouble-front quilt
I've been starting quilts for a little over a decade. My favourite part is planning and creating the top of the quilt. Apparently at this point you can send your quilt off to someone else who likes the...
View ArticleCheat Sheet for Lotion Making
I like figuring out how things fit together. I hoard information and push it into different storage formats to understand how all the bits go together and what the relationships are between the bits of...
View ArticleWhat a difference an oil makes
Recently I decided I wanted to make a "light" lotion. Instead of simply adding more water, I decided to try using up my grapeseed oil. The lotion was .. well .. underwhelming. Here's the...
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