It is true; I have gone stark raving mad. It happened at a time when
I least expected it - all my plots and schemes to inspire people with "simple green
living" grew into a creative ball of insanity which surpassed epic "I Love Lucy"
proportions. See these insane adventures in the "year in review" photo series below.
Keeping up with these visionary ideas became an effort that rivals Lucy and
Ethel's Candy Factory episode, and the amazing culmination and best part of this
crazier-than-a-fruitcake-year? Joining ChicagoNow.com's incredible team of gifted writers.
Today is the launch date for my blog, Gardening Nude and I am excited
to be a part of the ChicagoNow.com crew. We have restyled the look of Gardening Nude, but
not the inspiration - please let me know what you think of the new blog look.
In 2009 I did a lot of fun and creative things to educate my readers: I have jumped off a 30' tree in the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula,
had ABC News show the world my rain barrels, created a fertile masterpiece with 5,000 pounds of rotted
buffalo manure, ripped out my entire front yard to
inspire locals to help feed the hungry, and traveled all over the country
keynote speaking. And that is just the beginning of the adventures I had in finding inspiration for both of my blogs and the newspaper column.
Of course, the best way to show you the year of fun is with pictures. To inspire a smile,
I have included a quick "year in review" photo series of some of the exciting, inspiring, and
downright nutty things that have happened in 2009 with my blogs.
My New Year Wish for both you and Gardening Nude is that 2010 is
even crazier, more exciting, and healthier than 2009. Happy New Year - now get out there and make a difference!
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Tags: garden, gardening nude, green, green lifestyle, keynote, Shawna Coronado, simple living, sustainable
Congratulations on the new home for your wonderful blog. I'm glad that you will be getting to share your knowledge with a larger audience! I really like the new format and the selection of photos from the year.
Keep up the good work and keep sharing all the great ideas!
Thanks for the great support Gene! I'm happy you love the new look and can't wait to write more blogs here.
Happy New Year!
Shawna
Chicago Now...watch out. The wind just blew in a mighty soul who has a sincere goal to improve our world and all the right tools to do something about it!
Shawna may come from the "gardening world" but her message does not stay in the garden. Shawna is "all over your business." She's in your trash can, your refrigerator, your schools, workplace, need I say, your bedroom! Any place where we can use a convenient tip for treading lighter.
Looking forward to reading through the Gardening Nude "micro site!"
Shirley Bovshow
Garden World Report
Shirley,
You totally brought tears to my eyes. When I look at the photo series and see all that got done this year I am amazed. And here I thought I wasn't doing enough because there are so many people to help.
Thank you for your support Shirley! It means so much!
Shawna