Cohousing Based Author Gives Simple Living Advice

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Molly
  • January 14, 2008
  • Sustainability

The Bouldenewspaper, The Daily Camera, has an article on a cohousing resident who has authored a book on simple living called Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle.

However, unlike some of us, Wann really does walk the talk. As example, instead of lush Kentucky bluegrass, he has cultivated a front yard of strawberries and is known throughout his co-housing community as the go-to guy for any of your gardening questions.

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