Sparrowpost.net
is an online community of people who believe that small lifestyle
changes can help us address the large scale environmental and
social problems we face as 21st century Americans. We believe
that the way we choose to live, buy, and create in our everyday
lives amounts to a political statement more powerful than any
slogan, or election day referendum. Sparrowpost.net is ad-free
and operates thanks to readers who donate their time, commitment,
and craft to the site’s ideals. Please
join our email list.
Sparrowpost.net
gets its name from Tasha Tudor's classic children's book, "A
Time to Keep," which describes the holidays celebrated by
an idealized 19th century New England family over the course of
the year. Though the family celebrates holidays in a BIG way,
they rarely do it by buying stuff. In November they buckle down
and make Christmas Presents, and in May they celebrate by going
outside and planting the garden. For Valentine's Day, the family
"had a small post office, with letters delivered by Sparrow
Post." Ideally, this site will be a sort-of Sparrow Post,
where readers can send their ideas, articles and projects for
relishing the events of the turning year.
The site will
also be a place to feature articles by me and (ideally) by you,
the reader. Your submissions are welcome, and I sincerely hope
to get participation in the reader forums which should be operational
by the end of the month. Each month will also feature an artist
showcase, which will be oriented towards non-professional, inexpensive
artistic production. Please send all suggestions for artists,
articles, and projects to submissions@sparrowpost.net
Welcome to
Sparrowpost.net, please visit frequently to see the site change
and improve.
Sincerely,
Carla Blackmar
Webmaster
