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Obie's Papaya Smoothie

Delicious Papaya Breakfast Smoothie, via Obie Fernandez at http://www.facebook.com/l/e856e;post.ly/sGRE and http://post.ly/sGRE

Added by Michael Levin on August 17, 2010 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Butterfly at McRorie Community Garden

This is my favorite photo from McRorie Community Garden. Have you got some favs to share?

Added by Michael Levin on August 16, 2010 at 7:35pm — No Comments

HOME VAN NEWSLETTER 8/14/10 ::: GAINESVILLE SAYS GOODBYE TO FATHER GILLESPIE

Father John Gillespie, Director of St. Augustines Church and Catholic Student Center, long-time board member of St. Francis House, and a strong advocate for the homeless and hungry people of Gainesville for many

years, is being reassigned to a parish in St. Augustine. He went before

the City Commission many times over the years, strongly supporting the basic

human rights of poor and homeless people, most recently during the ongoing

battle…

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Added by Michael Levin on August 15, 2010 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Appraisers Starting to Value Green Homes In The Market

We've known all along that constructing green buildings makes sense. So many organizations and consumers recognize this as well as our own city and municipal power plant. Now the Appraisal Institute is recognizing the need for appraisers to understand that there is a real monetary valuation to homes that are not only saving energy and money but also less hazardous for their occupants and better for their communites' environment. Read the full post… Continue

Added by michael amish on August 12, 2010 at 10:46am — No Comments

Jerry Garcia and Ripple

It's a good time to relax and reflect. And, how better than with some soft, acoustic music. Today is August 9, 2010 and Jerry Garcia is being honored tonight at the SF Giants game. Let's remember him here… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 9, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Want to go barhopping with me tomorrow?

Hello "wanna go" crew,

We're not getting older, we're getting smarter. For instance, many college kids' idea of a good time is to go downtown, hit the…

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Added by Michael Levin on August 7, 2010 at 10:18pm — No Comments

Edible Plant Project and Abundant Edible Landscapes

Gainesville is home to the Edible Plant Project, recently featured in the Gainesville Sun. It's all about edible landscaping. What a great idea! Why not plant foliage that is not only beautiful, but also… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 7, 2010 at 12:35am — No Comments

TGIF - It's weeding time!!

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Can you believe it's August? It's been a great summer. We still have nearly a whole month until the weather even shows a hint of cooling down. I went through my patch and did some serious weeding before hitting the road last month for the west coast. I predict the collards, cabbage, chives, potatoes, and mint have been culled by Eric, my kimchi making friend. At… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 6, 2010 at 7:37am — No Comments

Destinations

Life is a continual series of experiences, one leading to the other, until the soul arrives at its destination.

Bowl of Saki, August 5, by Hazrat Inayat Khan…

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Added by Michael Levin on August 5, 2010 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Sarah's Salad

Sarah whipped up this delicious salad at the Portland Hawthorne Hostel just before heading out to the Brew Fest.…

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Added by Michael Levin on August 5, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

North Florida Fall Garden Primer Course

On August 14 from 9:00 to 12:00 the Loga

Springs Academy on 931 NE 1th Avenue, Gainesville Florida will host a gardening boot camp, complete with coffee and donuts, lunch, resources and info to go, and the hands-on assistance of several local experts.

We are a loosely-connected group…

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Added by davidreed on August 4, 2010 at 11:13am — No Comments

Gary Snyder on Ecology and Poetry - part 1

Gary Snyder inspired writer Jack Kerouac. He's represented by a character in "The Dharma Bums". But, he's a real character in this life. He's lucid, funny and thought provoking. Enjoy a bit of Snyder here in this short, delightfully provocative clip. Let us know what you… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 4, 2010 at 9:37am — No Comments

The Solution to World Hunger

Did you ever see a street person sitting in the esplanade holding a sign looking for change? Maybe the sign said something funny like "Will code for food". Did you give him some change? Was it hard to look at him if you had nothing to give? Did you have a passenger who said "I bet he makes more than you and me in a day"?

I like to think nobody wakes up and says "Boy, I think I'll go begging on the streets today and make a windfall". It's not a choice. People… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 4, 2010 at 3:28am — No Comments

Alternate Transportation ::: Skateboard

This is what a skateboard park designer looks like. And, that board is my new ride! He got a new skateboard and gave that one to me. People in Portland and Gainesville take the long road downhill on these skateboards and make it look easy. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll be sure to get a helmet, pads, and be… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on August 4, 2010 at 2:28am — No Comments

Capturing a Swarm of Bees

I'm staying at Paul's house in Portland, OR. Here's a funny video of his beginning efforts at beekeeping. Have you any beekeeping stories to share? Check out the Bee Zoo here on… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on July 27, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

Oily Toes...Where's That Salty Smell Gone: A Report From The Gulf

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Added by michael amish on July 15, 2010 at 1:38am — No Comments

Get Spiritual, Eat Sweet, or Give Kombucha a Kick ::: You Pick!

There’s a book called “Finding God in the Garden”, by Balfour Brickner…

You can read (I like it) or you can go outside and discover a few things yourself. What’s a You Pick farm? It’s a farm where you visit and pick your own fruit. There’s a new

hostel in Gainesville called “The Zen Hostel”. Owner Tobe Terrell gave

me a book…

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Added by Michael Levin on July 9, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

SOMETHING IS HAPPENING HERE

Dear Shaya:

Honest, honest. This ongoing poem began as I relate in the early stanzas, but I couldn’t stop myself, working on it daily as days unfold. It began just for you, to be shared with

Bahira; now I find myself wanting to work on it more and more to keep expanding

this mode of sacred telling. I have joked about Batina have ocd,…

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Added by Sh'mal Ellenberg on July 9, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

KimChi Defined

KimChi means submerged?
For further understanding check out this page.

http://sites.google.com/site/thezenofkimchi/

Added by eric on July 5, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Farm

I remember the house next to Lucy Brown’s. She and I would drop by as we

ran around playing back in the 60’s. We’d go inside and he’d be playing

Janis Joplin on the record player. The door was always open.… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on July 5, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments