The art and musings of Illinois artist C.C. Godar. Paintings, photos & ponderings...

Monday, May 14, 2012

Keep on Digging, Mom


Many things come to mind when you stop to realize this is Underground America Day. Actually, it’s all about eco-friendly, earth-sheltered architecture. The holiday was founded by architect Malcolm Wells on this day in 1974. His homes and buildings were often burrowed into hillsides and designed to harness the alternative energies of solar and geothermal. You can even garden on their roofs. 

(I wonder how underground houses built in 1974 have stood the test of time? Here in Tornado Alley, I wouldn't mind living underground.)

So to celebrate, 
I’m going to head on out 
to the garden right now 
and burrow into the earth! 
Maybe stomp a few mole tunnels 
on my way out there!


Oh, here's a picture...
from the Mother's Day cook-out yesterday evening. 
A perfectly beautiful day. 
That's the garden in the background. 
Thank you for the wonderful wine sampling, Weezer! 
Kids, glad you could be here! 
Husband, thanks for the good, 
down-home, outdoor campfire cooking! 


And Dog... leave the bees alone!

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