“Container Homes” Article for On Common Ground Magazine

This was a great assignment because it combined repurposing surplus materials to build affordable housing - a win/win in my book. You can read the article here, if you'd like.

“What I’m Thankful For”

DECEMBER 2016 THE WRITE STUFF PAGE  NCW Essay Contest Winner by Kurt Buss As a Baby Boomer, I’ve lived long enough to be thankful for many things—and I’m most thankful for that. With Cuba in

Early Morning Breakfast at the All-Night Diner

   Ben Rogue sits alone in his habitual booth at an all-night diner, gazing through the window at the restless, neon street. It’s three-thirty in the morning and the sirens are singing a cappella on

“Bringing It All Back Home”

I worked for many years in the building deconstruction and material reuse business, taking apart structures and re-purposing the components. I had the opportunity to write a feature article on the subject for the Boulder

Natural Home “Eco-Expert”

I always loved this publication. It had a Southwest tone to it. It was nicely produced. I was happy when a friend of mine who worked there asked me if I'd respond to a question

The Crazy Shepherd Years

First Issue | The Crazy Shepherd The original Crazy Shepherd editors: Karen Gerrity, Petr Kotz, Jim McCarter, Bill Lueders and myself (seated). "Holy the lone juggernaut! Holy the vast lamb of the middle class! Holy

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