Geothermal Heat Pump

In the fall of 2009 all three units comprising the heating and air conditioning system in our home went out.   Faced with replacing two gas/electric central units and an electric window unit, we looked into options that could reduce our energy costs.  We learned of geothermal heat pump systems and liked what we saw.   The 30% federal tax credit and 35% credit offered by North Carolina as well as rebates offered by Progress Energy enticed us to take the plunge and give geothermal a try. More.

US National Debt

The debt we have amassed over the last decade is irresponsible, dangerous, and unfair to future Americans.

  • January 20, 2001: $5.7 trillion
  • January 20, 2009: $10.6 trillion
  • January 16, 2012: $15.2 trillion
  • Bush share: $4.9 trillion
  • Obama share (thru 1/16/2012): $4.6 trillion

Source: Treasury Department.

 

   

Dangers of Pesticides

Evidence is mounting that the pesticides routinely applied to lawns pose a range of dangers. More....

Liberian Assistance Program

From 1964-66 my aunt Judy Reed served as a Peace Corp volunteer in Liberia. In 2007 she returned to Liberia to reunite with students she taught forty years ago. Upon return from the inspirational visit, she co-founded a non-profit to help the people of Liberia! The Liberian Assistance Program already has projects under way to support schools, provide scholarships, and even build a new school. Please consider supporting their efforts.

The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had


 My cousin Kristin Levine has published a middle-grade children's novel The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had. The book's main character Dit was inspired by our grandfather Harry Sims who grew up in the early 20th century in Moundville, Alabama. The book is getting rave reviews.
   

Sammydoodle

Our family dog Sammy is a Labradoodle, a new dog breed derived from Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles. Visit Sammy's page.