Like many parts of the country, things are starting to bloom here in the high desert. Plants are just as confused as the rest of us about the weather. I am seeing shoots on my Russian Olive tree and my apple tree. Iris are coming up= no blossoms yet but lots of green shoots. I hope we have seen t
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04/04/2009
Great information here and a very creatative approach to explaining it!!!In the darkness of the night, they surround you, mocking you, stealing from you in your sleep. If you listen carefully you may be able to hear their monstrous grumbling or see the bright gleaming light piercing through the
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04/04/2009
Much good for thought offered here and I wanted to share it.But more importantly, it's the people that drive it. Without jobs we have no money. Without money we have no economy. Without both, we don't exist. The world is changing. We are in an amazing era of awakening. It is said that the job
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03/30/2009
Someone once described a kitchen garden as the shortest, simplest path between the earth, the hands and the mouth. I think that is a good definition of a kitchen garden. A survey in France found hat about a quarter of the produce consumed by the population is home grown fruits and vegetables. Th
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03/29/2009
For those of you who don't already know it I am a big fan of edible landscaping. I am also a big fan of Commity Supported Agriculture so when I found a project that combined them, I had to share. Obviously, I am among those thrilled at the prospect of a vegetable garden on the South Lawn. It wil
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03/25/2009
2009 National Cohousing Conference Frequent and regular readers know about my interest in the cohousing movement so I am thrilled to be able to pass this information on to everyone in the rain. Friday, June 26, 2009 - Sunday, June 28, 2009The 2009 Conference is the first-ever annual conference. T
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03/23/2009
In these times all of us are looking for ways to save money. I have noticed that there are many of us who love books and reading can be an inexpensive pastime. For those with children it can be a great way to educate as well as to spend quality family time. Obviously, it is a great way to lean th
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03/20/2009
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message grew into a global movement Fifty million people turned off their lights to show their support for sustainablility. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge
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03/19/2009
The Merriam Webster definition of Gentrification is: the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces poorer residents While there continues to be disagreement about what constitutes successful urban in
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03/17/2009
This is the kind of thinking about place that makes a big difference in how green we can be. Think how much money you can save when you use less gas and give up the gym membership cause you are walking!We are a car dependent nation, and in many residential neighborhoods it is almost impossible to
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03/12/2009
