Erika Howsare has been a C-VILLE contributor since 2002. Her first nonfiction book is The Age of Deer: Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors (2024), and she hosted a podcast miniseries called “If You See a Deer.” She teaches writing locally.
When trash goes beyond the can
Construction waste is a whole different ball of wax than regular garbage.
Seeds of the nation
Thought experiment: Forget the Thomas Jefferson of the powdered wig. Forget the TJ of fluent French, the Declaration of Independence, and architectural treasures. While you’re at it, forget the George Washington of the Delaware crossing, the John Adams of high-stakes diplomacy, and the brilliant 36-year-old James Madison who dreamed up our Constitution. For now, think […]
April 2011: Your Abode
Mark these pages What should you have on your bookshelf or coffee table this season? Here are ABODE’s picks for the best new home and garden books. Brew a pot of tea and enjoy. Houses/DesignSource Collins Design This chunky little volume contains almost no text. Instead, page after page of Dwell-worthy modern houses, from all […]
Getting creeped out by Monsanto
The movie Food, Inc. gives us a kick in the pants to beware of GMOs.
The food that takes years to grow
There’s a special thrill to fruit trees and perennial veggies and herbs.