Category Archives: cool

Best of 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Slow Sand

Here they are, folks. The recommendations you’ve been waiting for. MEMORIES. 2012 was a banner year for the Austin Hekmans with the birth of our first child, Violet Mae. Here are some other memories that highlighted the last 12 months: … Continue reading →

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Smartphones: Are they Turning us into Idiots?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Slow Sand

“I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” – Albert Einstein Even though I am typically an opponent of reductionism, I wonder if smartphones, generally speaking, cause more harm … Continue reading →

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Recycled Water?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Slow Sand

As a nation, our water supply availability is decreasing at the same time that our water demand (along with population) is increasing. Water is in a shortage in over 80 % of the United States. Those are record breaking numbers … Continue reading →

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