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Archive for August, 2008

Pioneering filmmaker and doula trainer, Debra Pascali-Bonaro, brings to the screen the ultimate challenge to our cultural myths by inviting viewers to see first hand the glorious emotional, spiritual, and physical heights attainable through the miracle of birth. This documentary reveals that birth is something a woman can enjoy, rather than endure. “Orgasmic Birth” intersperses [...]

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The Second Annual Kid’s Festival by the Simple Living Institute is coming on Sept. 20th! Here’s the scoop: The Kids’ Festival is an event custom-made for children aged 5-12 to explore and engage in Simple Living-style activities including conservation and organic farming. This event will be held at the Econ Farm,which is a rustic outdoor [...]

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Avocado Quick Bread

I had two large avocados left from last week’s produce order so I decided to bake them up into quick bread after poking around at allrecipes.com for a recipe. It got 37 reviews as a 4.5 star so I figured I’d give it a whirl. INGREDIENTS 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking [...]

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Today Julia and I joined a crowd od 12+ volutneers who came out to cope with the set up for the big used book sale down at First Unitarian.  The Green Elephant Book Sale is going to be good! I already bought 7 books! The whole room was filled with tables. We had boxes up [...]

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My friend Tom just sent me a link to his cafepress store. When we all went to the Mystic Grove Lammas he had come wearing a really cool looking “tree” shirt that was actually made up of a lot of goddesses names. He explained he’s also made a “tree of gods” too. The neat part [...]

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I’m a big fan of fresh produce. That’s why I grow some in my garden! But I can’t always grow everything I want. Since Fall brings “harvest” to my mind, I decided to write a mini-series of food shopping reviews. First up? Orlando Organics! ORLANDO ORGANICS For a few years, I was getting my produce [...]

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My daily reality tends to revolve around my caring for my family and my green education volunteerism. But just like I go visit other campuses or other groups in the name of green education, sometimes I just have to take the time out to go somewhere or do something in the name of peace. It’s [...]

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Fall seedlings

Last weekend Julia and I took a quick minute to put out two trays.  Basil, yellow tomatoes, yellow peppers.  Labeled them with old plastic knives and Sharpie.  I have some room yet to consider some other seedlings and there are some things I want to direct sow. It was just nice to spend some time [...]

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I got this today in an email. Nehrling Gardens is one of the non-profits the Green Team is supporting this year. Every little bit helps, so even if you can’t attend the party, check out the Nehrling’s website on how to help preserve this Florida treasure! WHAT: “Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, Casino Party & [...]

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