Moose Magic

Moose Magic happens just off my deck.

Utah Nuclear Power at 8808 North Cove Dr.

On November 7, 2012 these six panels were installed on the south facing aspect of my garage roof to harness nuclear fusion, to invest in the well-being of the planet for my daughter's sake and to do the right thing. No need to build a dirty fission plant on the Green River and cater to special interests. No, solar energy is power to the people. Distributed power. Democratic power. The panels were installed by Dwelltek, a local firm here in Park City, which is owned by my first NOLS instructor, Jason Dittmer.  In the background to the East are the Uintas and of course, the rising sun, our ticket to reduced carbon use and a lighter energy footprint. Indeed this is a climate for change.

JDL 

A Greenhouse against the coming cold.

Twilight in Hidden Cove, where a lone Greenhouse with its light fights off the cold for a few last tomatoes.

Photography by Jeffrey Louden

Daughter and Mother in the 'hood, aka Hidden Cove

We are fortunate to live in the 'hood, i.e. Hidden Cove, in my mind the best neighborhood in Summit County. Close to Park City, close to Salt Lake City, teeming with wildlife, trails everywhere and homes and neighbors that are unique, colorful and pure Utah.

JDL 

Murdoch Peak, First Snow of the Season

Murdoch Peak + Photograph by Jeffrey Louden

First snow of the season, October 13, early morn.  Murdock Peak.  We live in wonder and beauty and the change of the seasons.

Father and Son

Portrait by Jeffrey Louden

Jesse and Jason Dittmer at my house yesterday, October 8, 2012.  Jason was my instructor on my first NOLS course, an Outdoor Educator Course in the Absorakas of Wyoming in 1996. He is now the co-owner of Dwelltek,  www.dwelltek.com -  here in Park City, helping people save energy, money and love the planet.  I am having solar panels installed this month, because I have a 14 year old daughter whom I want to inherit a wonderful world.  And my electric bill will be $1/month. :)  JDL

Palimpsest in the Suburbs

Love the world. Work for nothing.
Take all that you have and be poor.
Love someone who does not deserve it.

Denounce the government and embrace
the flag. Hope to live in that free
republic for which it stands.

Wendell Berry

The Mad Farmer Manifesto

Photograph taken in Taylorsville, last Wednesday.

While it seems that the world goes crazy because of religion or its lack, that same world is full of unexpected beauty and grace and voices and images which speak for sane, life-giving action.

JDL