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February 2009 Blog Posts (11)

Nadya Vessey is a Mermaid! (Thanks to Weta...)

A bit of magic from the wizards down under:

Added by Jim White on February 26, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Compassion has benefits!

Every day, I read Eknath Easawaran's "Thought of the Day". It's a free email service, even if you've bought the… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 19, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Stingrays featured in National Geographic!

Sandra Critelli captured captivating photos of migrating stingrays while looking for whales in the Gulf of Mexico. Her photos have circulated the world in a blast of the viral web, often without credit. She's finally getting the credit due for her amazing photographic prowess. Her work… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 17, 2009 at 9:56am — No Comments

Yoga on Demand

You want yoga. But, you're far from the "social chi" you get by being in a group of people close to you. Well, there's Yoga on Demand, from our friends at Core Power Yoga. Here's what I learned. Read the rest here!

Added by Michael Levin on February 16, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Gearing up!!

I just ordered my seeds and plants yesterday, plus a yogurt maker. I couldn't resist. In a couple of months I will be taking a rain barrel workshop. I've collected newpapers enough to make plenty of pots for starting my seeds, and I've accumulated compost, peat, dirt to make potting soil. Can't wait until April when I'm putting everything in the ground.

Added by Nerdmom on February 15, 2009 at 1:20pm — 1 Comment

Get the Obamas to put in an organic garden

Hop skipped from treehugger to http://www.kitchengardeners.org/ and eattheview.org. the theme is getting the white house to put in an organic vegetable garden. there's a place on http://www.kitchengardeners.org/ to sign a petition.
check it out.
Carla

Added by Carla Van Arnam on February 15, 2009 at 1:15pm — 1 Comment

Stop staring at my Zoobirds!

You can write something for people to read! Did you know you can create Discussions here at Zoobird? You can even create your own Group! Every blog post you make is featured on the top left hand column of the Zoobird homepage. Have a favorite song? You can upload music, too. We have a very enjoyable Photo Gallery. And, there is a collection of… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 12, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

It's all about the empty space!

Whether it's a guerilla artist who "paints" by pressure washing:

Or a physicist explaining the nature of the Universe:

Or a poet reflecting on Creation:…

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Added by Jim White on February 12, 2009 at 1:59am — 2 Comments

You can pick your friends!

I get a "Thought for the Day" message every day because someone I love gave me the book. It's wonderful! Today's thought:

"February 11

Faults and virtues arise from our companions.

– Sanskrit proverb

According to this ancient saying, what is good in us and what is bad, our strong points and our weak points alike, develop because of constant association.… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 11, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Ethiopian Vegetarian Feast

Tonight I'm going to use all the vegetables and spices I have on hand with some couscous to make a feast from the tasty recipes I just found on a website called Astray's Recipes.

The first dish is called simply Ethiopian Vegetables. My takeaway:

"Stir in cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, turmeric, garlic,… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Printer uses Green, uhhh, Brown Ink!

I often tell folks that I'm caffeine powered to explain my high coffee and tea intake. Now here's a design contest entry that takes that concept literally!

RITI, an Eco-Friendly Printer