I took a chance and planted sprouts yesterday...

Elephant Journal contributor Ryan van Duzer takes us on a wild grocery commute in Boulder, CO! What kind of trailer is he using? Check out how easy it is to attach the trailer to the bike!

I had my own…

(Photo of two otters playing at Alexander Springs, FL taken by Michael Levin 2/19/11)

Remember that you ought to behave in life as you would at a banquet. As something is being passed around, it comes to you. When it comes to you, stretch out your hand gently, take a portion of it politely, but pass it on. Or, it has not come to you yet. Do not…

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I can't help but wonder about the militarism of the United States and what can be done in order for change to come to our country regarding the way we arm countries around the world. I'm not sure what it takes to make this be different, but seeing all the people in Freedom Square standing so firm for what they…

JANIS JOPLIN AND ME: 40 YEARS OF MUSIC AND MAGIC

A NEW E-BOOK BY FLASH SILVERMOON

Musician and Shaman, Flash Silvermoon shares the never before told story of her deep connection with Janis Joplin in life and even more importantly, in death! After 40 years and many many fascinating phenomenal experiences, Flash knows that it is time to tell the real story about Janis' life…

Hiking in Ichetucknee Forest this morning, I was reminded that nature observation requires a few basic skills. Spontaneity is high on the list. When you spot a pair of slugs slowly sliding over each other, you must be willing to forego all plans and stop to watch them. You may never again see two slugs interacting. Next, you must have the patience to sit quietly for hours watching your slimy subjects for any hint of interesting behavior. Being observant also helps. Make mental notes…

I think future historians will tell Florida’s story in terms of springs. There’s no overstating the role springs have played in the lives of Floridians, dating back to the very first Floridians who arrived nearly 14,000 years ago on the heels of the great Ice Age herds and extending through every culture and time period to the present.

For those first Paleo-Indians, springs were oases in a much cooler, drier Florida than we know today. For later cultures, they were invaluable…

Quitting smoking or anything is tough...

Novocaine, it still hurts to laugh

One less dream I'll have to have

This household mirror has seen a hundred years

It's watching us walk down the stairs

For the last, for the first

And for the last, for the first

For the first, for the last

And for the last, for the first time

With a long neck and a short rope

We're climbing the radio tower

With…

Miki took at least three to four hours getting ready for her “dates,” as a high priced Hollywood call girl. Her ritual process began after she woke late morning to early afternoon, taking a half-hour shower. She would come out of the narrow bathroom that barely had room for the stall shower, sink and toilet,…

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                                          A DEATH IN THE DUST

The young man was wearing a traditional Muslim skullcap, neatly dressed in stripped, loose fitting slacks, a lightweight, long sleeved, knit shirt squared off at the bottom, loose out of his pants; he walked into a temple unaware that he…

Hey, if you want to give someone a Kombucha SCOBY, I have a bunch. Just send me a message...

I should add that you must be local (Gainesville, FL) and I am leaving town Friday afternoon!

A lunar eclipse will be visible tonight in North America. The eclipse will be visible in the Central Standard Time zone beginning Dec. 20 at 11:29 p.m., and will end Dec. 21 at 5:05 a.m. The full lunar eclipse will be visible around 2 a.m.

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Update:

I ventured out in the cold (Florida style) last night and saw the show! I must say, it was…

Funny, the things you read on a Rivendell Bike Mailing List:

"A total lunar eclipse will occur on the Winter Solstice, December

20/21. It will be the first total lunar eclipse to occur on the day of the

Winter Solstice…