It seems like we are always explaining why the EmilyCompost web site is not updated more often, or why we are so behind in our e-mail responses.

There is hope. Beginning February 1 I have voluntarily cut back my work week (in this economy? Yes!) to 32 hours a week in order to devote more time to the important things in life.

We have also converted from Windows and MS FrontPage to an
i-Mac and Dreamweaver. With that will come some difficult learning, but also some enhancements to our web pages (if we don't destroy them in the process - almost every page has to be reworked).

And then there are challenges in the garden (see photo) both landscaping and veggies. Our houseplants are barely making it through the winter in their new home, but, as always, there is hope.

Wish us the best.